{"id":21651,"date":"2022-07-15T15:47:26","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T15:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifehackerguy.com\/?p=21651"},"modified":"2022-07-15T15:57:23","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T15:57:23","slug":"omega-xl-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifehackerguy.com\/omega-xl-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Omega XL Reviews: Should You Buy?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Omega XL is one of the most popular omega 3 supplements on the market today. It\u2019s been tried by hundreds of thousands of people and reviewed by over 20,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
But does it work? The evidence is mixed. <\/p>\n
Some people love Omega XL….others claim that Great HealthWorks, the business that makes it, is involved in less-than-ethical practices. Let\u2019s take a closer look. <\/p>\n
Omega XL Verdict<\/p>\n
The average rating of this product is calculated based on the evaluation of the following factors:<\/p>\n
Coupons:<\/strong> None available<\/p>\n Shop Omega XL<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Rating:<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>3.0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n First things first, though \u2014 let\u2019s briefly cover why people take omega-3 supplements. It\u2019s long been known that omega 3\u2019s are some of the most essential fatty acids. They literally build up the brain and strengthen and insulate its nerves. (source<\/a>)<\/p>\n In addition to getting enough omega 3\u2019s, your omega 3 to omega 6 ratio is also important. Most people get way too many omega 6\u2019s and not nearly enough omega 3\u2019s. Take a look at their respective sources, and you\u2019ll see why:<\/p>\n As we mentioned above, most people who live in \u2018the West\u2019 get way too many omega 6\u2019s and not nearly enough omega 3\u2019s. This imbalance can result in obesity, inflammatory problems, cardiovascular problems, and much more. You can read more about the importance of the omega 3:6 ratio here<\/a>. <\/p>\n The solution is to minimize omega 6 intake while upping omega 3 intake. Many experts say an omega 3:6 ratio in the 1:1-1:4 range is ideal. And one of the best ways to achieve this is to take a high-quality omega-3 supplement. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yes….sort of. <\/p>\n Allow me to explain. Research indicates that improving one\u2019s omega 3:6 ratio can improve their overall health. Yet research also indicates that omega-3 supplements aren\u2019t as effective as simply eating seafood. Here are some other details. (source<\/a>) <\/p>\n Omega XL is an ultra-popular omega-3 capsule supplement derived from mussels. <\/p>\n The brand that produces Omega XL, Greater HealthWorks, makes some pretty big claims surrounding their product. They also market Omega XL as the \u2018ultimate joint health and mobility support supplement.\u2019 According to Greater HealthWorks, OmegaXL is \u201cbacked by over 35 years of clinical research\u201d and \u201cpromotes joint, muscle, immune and respiratory health.\u201d<\/p>\n They also claim that their green-lipped mussel extract contains over 30 different fatty acids and is over 20 times stronger than tegular fish oil. But is all this true?<\/p>\n Other supplements I have reviewed you may be interested in:<\/p>\n Great HealthWorks was founded in 2003 to deliver quality health and wellness products to consumers, making \u201cmeaningful differences in people\u2019s lives.\u201d<\/p>\n This all sounds pretty good, but there\u2019s one glaring issue: Great HealthWorks has some pretty rough Google reviews. We\u2019ll cover that in the upcoming reviews section. <\/p>\n Omega XL has several active ingredients. In addition to its mussel extract (rich in the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA), it also contains vitamin E and olive oil. <\/p>\n A 50-person study found that this New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel extract (it\u2019s officially called PCSO-524) may be more effective than regular fish oil. <\/p>\n Half of these participants took the mussel extract, while half took fish oil. 89% of the mussel group experienced reduced joint pain, while 91% of them reported improved overall quality of life. The fish oil group, on the other hand, experienced almost no improvement whatsoever. <\/p>\n There\u2019s one major problem with Omega XL\u2019s ingredients list: they\u2019re present as part of a proprietary blend. That means we simply can\u2019t know how much mussel extract, how much olive oil, or how much vitamin E you\u2019ll get in each serving. <\/p>\n All we know is that these three ingredients amount to 300mg in total! <\/p>\n Here is the supplement facts label:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Greater HealthWorks claims Omega XL has over 15,000 5-star reviews<\/em>. On Amazon, it has an incredible 20,000+ reviews at an average of 4.2 stars each. <\/p>\n Considering that the average product gets reviewed by only 1-2% of its purchasers, it\u2019s possible that over 2 million people have bought Omega XL on Amazon<\/a>. <\/p>\n Among the many positive ones are truly lifechanging reports like these:<\/p>\n While on the internet looking for something, anything that might help, I saw a Larry King Omega XL commercial. It was rather pricey, but I was desperate. So I bought their smallest bottle. Within a week the pain in my arm wasn't as bad. After 2 weeks I hardly even noticed it anymore. I couldn't believe it. It was like a \u2018MIRACLE.\u2019<\/p><\/blockquote>\n About a year & a half later, I thought my arm must have gotten better. So I stopped taking the Omega XL, as like I said, it is rather pricey. Well I have to tell you, I was not only back to where my Arm & shoulder were hurting again, it was now even worse. I knew I had to find a way to afford the Omega XL because I didn't enjoy my life at all. I am elated to tell you that my arm pain was once again almost GONE!!! I actually cried. The relief is so wonderful.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Omega XL is even backed by the Robertson family, the duck-hunting stars of A&E\u2019s Duck Dynasty. <\/p>\n While Omega XL\u2019s reviews are mostly positive, Greater HealthWorks\u2019 are not. On Google the company has hundreds of one-star reviews, some of them describing pretty scammy behavior:<\/p>\n Great Health Works is a predator, they target and steal from the elderly with dementia. They charged my mother with dementia monthly without her knowledge. Great Health Works ships their products with zero paperwork, no billing, nothing. The only way I found out about this company was by using the address on the shipping label on the outside of their box. This lack of paperwork is no doubt another underhanded strategy Great Health Works uses so that they may keep billing their unsuspecting elderly customers. When you try to call to cancel, they keep you on hold for 2 hours. If you call to place an order, the wait is only 5 minutes (how strategic). I called intending to cancel, but tried the place an order option, waited only 5 minutes, I explained to the rep I'm trying to cancel, and then again was put on hold for 2 hours. So their reps are ready right away to take your money to place an order, but cannot be found to cancel their rigged subscription which my mother never consented to. Those of us caretakers know that, to a dementia patient, they stress over finances. There is no way my mother would have consented to getting billed $100 dollars monthly for their pills.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Omega XL costs $34.99 per bottle with a subscription and $48.99 without one. <\/p>\n First-time customers have access to a 60-day moneyback refund, though some people claim it\u2019s hard to get in touch with the brand and actually get their money back. <\/p>\n\n
Why Omega 3\u2019s Are So Important<\/h2>\n
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Are Omega 3 supplements backed by science?<\/h2>\n
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What is Omega XL?<\/h2>\n
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The brand behind Omega XL<\/h2>\n
Omega XL: Key Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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What do customers say about Omega XL? <\/h2>\n
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Where to buy Omega XL?<\/h2>\n