[MP2900]

I saw there's two different types of vitamin E: d-alpha-tocopherol ("natural") and dl-alpha-tocoperhol ("synthetic")

Does it matter which one you give your dog, and why? Could you please share your recommendation for a good fish oil with the right type of vitamin E?

Thanks!

PS. I also posted this on reddit but only got one response there, that's why I came here! Seems people are more active on here

 

[Dawnben]

I saw there's two different types of vitamin E: d-alpha-tocopherol ("natural") and dl-alpha-tocoperhol ("synthetic")

Does it matter which one you give your dog, and why? Could you please share your recommendation for a good fish oil with the right type of vitamin E?

Thanks!

PS. I also posted this on reddit but only got one response there, that's why I came here! Seems people are more active on here

The natural form of any vitamin or mineral is better and absorbs better than synthetic stuff. With fish oil you want one made for humans that has been tested for metals like mercury.

 

[MP2900]

The natural form of any vitamin or mineral is better and absorbs better than synthetic stuff. With fish oil you want one made for humans that has been tested for metals like mercury.

Thank you Dawnben! I'll look for a human grade one

 

[pappi pup]

Fish oil is not a natural source of vitamin E, any vitamin E in fish oil has been added for it's preservative effects, as the tocopherols are excellent preservatives. If you are looking to supplement vitamin E, I would recommend getting a separate supplement with the natural form, it is more available to the body, but I'm curious what you are supplementing for? Fish oils in them self are a fantastic supplement though, as they contain the Omega-3 fatty acids that are missing in modern feedlot-raised meat, these oils have all kinds of benefits. Plus just upping the fat intake a bit is very healthy for most dogs. Get a good quality supplement and keep it in the fridge, as it decomposes easily.