Omega-3 fish oil capsules, omega 3-6-9 blends and omega-3 combined with vitamin D3 or K2, from NOW Foods, Trec Nutrition, OstroVit, Essensey, California Gold Nutrition and Fairhaven Health. A good place to start if you rarely eat oily fish, with a liquid CoQ10 from Trace Minerals too.
Look past the headline fish oil figure and find the EPA and DHA per serving. EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart, a benefit obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA. For example, a serving of Trec Nutrition Super Omega-3 provides 4000 mg of fish oil with 720 mg EPA and 480 mg DHA. DHA also contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision at 250 mg DHA a day.
Despite the page name, none of these products is authorised to claim it lowers cholesterol. If you are concerned about your cholesterol, your GP can arrange a check. The range also includes Trace Minerals Liquid CoQ10, a liquid for people who prefer not to swallow softgels. For beetroot powders and amino acids, see Nitric Oxide & Circulation, or browse the full omegas and fatty acids range.
Check the label for EPA and DHA per serving rather than total fish oil. The authorised heart claim applies with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA combined.
For most people a straight omega-3 gives more EPA and DHA per capsule, because omega-6 and omega-9 are already plentiful in typical diets. A 3-6-9 blend suits people who want a broader mix of oils.
Generally not. The omega-3 products here are based on fish oil, so they are unsuitable for vegetarians, vegans and anyone with a fish allergy. Check each label for the oil source and capsule material.
Fairhaven Health PeaPod Omega-3 is designed for pregnancy, and DHA maternal intake contributes to the normal brain development of the foetus and breastfed infants. Avoid fish liver oils in pregnancy because of their vitamin A content, and check with your midwife or GP if you take other supplements.
No product here is authorised to claim that. EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart; if you are worried about your cholesterol, speak to your GP.
Ask your GP or pharmacist first if you take an anticoagulant such as warfarin or any other prescription medicine.
