Cod Liver Oil

okapi · 09-18-2008, 01:57 PM

Hi!

So, I've been reading about the benefits of cod liver oil and decided to get some to give it a try. I went to Whole Foods yesterday to pick some up and saw the Carlson's brand on the shelf. I grabbed the smaller of the two bottles available, which was about $26, but then as I walked down the aisle further I saw some marketed for children (cuter, cartoonish fish on the front). The bottle was the same size, the ingredients exactly the same. As I looked at the recommended dosages the adult's bottle had 1 Tsp listed and had the vitamins/minerals listed for that amount, the children's bottle had 1/4 to 1/2 Tsp listed and the vitamins/minerals listed for that amount which were exactly 1/4 to 1/2 of the amounts on the adult bottle--so the potency must be the same. But the same sized bottle of the children's CLO was only $15! I went ahead and bought the children's bottle--hey, I'm a kid at heart anyway!

Anyone have a similar experience or take the children's variety?

Katie

flourchild · 09-18-2008, 07:26 PM

Ugh - cod liver oil. Can't say I've ever willingly made that purchase.

I remember reading that men's toiletries cost about 20% less than women's, and when I started comparing I found a notable difference. Now I buy men's stuff when it makes sense. The rationale is that women will spend more on this category than will men. Perhaps the cost difference between the two brands you compared has similar reasoning behind it?

ljh150 · 09-18-2008, 07:49 PM

You need to order it online, I believe Netrition carries it at a much cheaper price than that! I also use Carlson's, I think I paid around $23 for a 16 oz. bottle of lemon flavored CLO.

fawn · 09-18-2008, 08:30 PM

I agree with Janette. Whole Foods supps are so terribly expensive. And they have buying power so it doesn't have to be.............

lisabinil · 09-18-2008, 08:32 PM

I got my Carlsons at fitrx for $15.96. I can't believe how much the other stores are marking this up.

amiga74 · 09-18-2008, 09:15 PM

is fitrx online? that is a good deal

09-18-2008, 01:57 PM	#1
okapi Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 273 Gallery: okapi Stats: Sizes: tight 22/18-20/ ?? <14 WOE: Atkins-OWL Start Date: April 9, 2008	Cod Liver Oil Hi! So, I've been reading about the benefits of cod liver oil and decided to get some to give it a try. I went to Whole Foods yesterday to pick some up and saw the Carlson's brand on the shelf. I grabbed the smaller of the two bottles available, which was about $26, but then as I walked down the aisle further I saw some marketed for children (cuter, cartoonish fish on the front). The bottle was the same size, the ingredients exactly the same. As I looked at the recommended dosages the adult's bottle had 1 Tsp listed and had the vitamins/minerals listed for that amount, the children's bottle had 1/4 to 1/2 Tsp listed and the vitamins/minerals listed for that amount which were exactly 1/4 to 1/2 of the amounts on the adult bottle--so the potency must be the same. But the same sized bottle of the children's CLO was only $15! I went ahead and bought the children's bottle--hey, I'm a kid at heart anyway! Anyone have a similar experience or take the children's variety? Katie

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09-18-2008, 07:26 PM	#2
flourchild MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Near Haight & Ashbury Posts: 1,234 Gallery: flourchild Stats: Soy un perdedor...baby WOE: Atkins' OWL Start Date: '05	Ugh - cod liver oil. Can't say I've ever willingly made that purchase. I remember reading that men's toiletries cost about 20% less than women's, and when I started comparing I found a notable difference. Now I buy men's stuff when it makes sense. The rationale is that women will spend more on this category than will men. Perhaps the cost difference between the two brands you compared has similar reasoning behind it?

09-18-2008, 07:49 PM	#3
ljh150 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 1,592 Gallery: ljh150 Stats: 293 to 160 ~post partum 203~190~175~ 5'8" 30~ WOE: Atkins/whole foods Start Date: January 15, 2003	You need to order it online, I believe Netrition carries it at a much cheaper price than that! I also use Carlson's, I think I paid around $23 for a 16 oz. bottle of lemon flavored CLO.

09-18-2008, 08:30 PM	#4
fawn Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,973 Gallery: fawn Stats: 210/120 WOE: Eating For Health Start Date: 2/2000	I agree with Janette. Whole Foods supps are so terribly expensive. And they have buying power so it doesn't have to be.............

09-18-2008, 08:32 PM	#5
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 9,287 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins for optimum health Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	I got my Carlsons at fitrx for $15.96. I can't believe how much the other stores are marking this up.

09-18-2008, 09:15 PM	#6
amiga74 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: austin Posts: 1,696 Gallery: amiga74 Stats: 150/140/135 - 5'7.5 WOE: super-slow via moderation/organic	is fitrx online? that is a good deal