What are omega-3 fatty acids?

Omega-3 fatty acids are a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids. The forms most commonly displayed on fish oil and algae oil supplement labels are:

  • EPA, or eicosapentaenoic acid;
  • DHA, or docosahexaenoic acid;
  • and sometimes DPA, or docosapentaenoic acid.

Products can contain the same amount of total oil but deliver very different quantities of these individual fatty acids.

For example, Supplement Needs Omega 3 High Strength contains 1,000mg fish oil per softgel, of which 500mg is EPA and 250mg is DHA.

For this reason, the most useful product comparison is not simply 1,000mg fish oil versus 2,000mg.

Customers should look at:

  • EPA per daily serving;
  • DHA per daily serving;
  • whether DPA is included;
  • whether the source is fish, algae or seabuckthorn;
  • the number of capsules required;
  • and whether the product fits vegetarian or vegan requirements.

Are omega 3 supplements different for women?

Most EPA- and DHA-based omega-3 supplements are not inherently female only products.

Within the current range, Omega Femme is the only product explicitly formulated and marketed as female focused.

Omega 3 High Strength, Omega PRO+ and Vegan Omega 3 are broader daily omega products that can be selected by women according to fatty acid profile and dietary suitability.


Omega Femme

Female focused seabuckthorn fatty acid formula

Omega Femme is a four capsule daily formula based on 2,000mg Omegia® sea buckthorn fruit and seed oil.

Choose Omega Femme if…

You want:

  • a female focused fatty acid formula;
  • sea-buckthorn fruit and seed oil;
  • omega-7 as the principal highlighted fatty acid;
  • omega-3, 6, 7 and 9 within one product;
  • a vegan and vegetarian capsule;
  • a four capsule split daily serving.

Omega 3 High Strength

Simple one softgel EPA and DHA formula

Omega 3 High Strength is the simplest conventional omega 3 product within the collection.

Each softgel provides:

  • 1,000mg fish oil;
  • 500mg EPA;
  • 250mg DHA.

Choose Omega 3 High Strength if…

You want:

  • a straightforward fish oil formula;
  • a higher EPA profile;
  • 500mg EPA and 250mg DHA per softgel;
  • a one softgel serving;
  • 90 servings based on one softgel;
  • a Halal certified fish oil option.

Omega PRO+

Higher DHA and DPA chewable fish oil

Omega PRO+ is a concentrated, tutti-frutti-flavoured chewable fish-oil formula.

Choose Omega PRO+ if…

You want:

  • the highest DHA quantity in the collection;
  • DHA, EPA and DPA;
  • a chewable rather than standard softgel format;
  • a tutti-frutti flavour;
  • a 30 serving concentrated fish-oil product.

Vegan Omega 3 Omegavie

Algae-derived DHA and EPA

Vegan Omega 3 Omegavie provides direct DHA and EPA from an algae-derived source.

Each two-capsule daily serving contains:

  • 600mg Omegavie® algae-derived omega-3;
  • 500mg DHA;
  • 100mg EPA.

Choose Vegan Omega 3 if…

You want:

  • an alternative to fish oil;
  • algae-derived DHA and EPA;
  • a vegan capsule;
  • a higher DHA than EPA profile;
  • a simple two capsule daily serving;
  • clearly stated EPA and DHA quantities.

Understanding EPA, DHA, DPA and omega-7

EPA

EPA is one of the principal omega 3 fatty acids found in fish oil products.

Omega 3 High Strength has the highest EPA amount per individual softgel in the range, providing 500mg per capsule. Omega PRO+ provides 420mg EPA across its six softgel serving, while Vegan Omegavie provides 100mg per two capsule serving.

DHA

DHA is present in all three conventional omega 3 products.

Omega PRO+ provides the highest DHA quantity at 1,440mg per full serving.

Vegan Omegavie provides 500mg, while Omega 3 High Strength provides 250mg per softgel.

DPA

DPA is specifically declared in Omega PRO+, which provides 240mg per six softgel serving.

Omega-7

Omega Femme provides 190mg omega-7 per daily serving from sea-buckthorn fruit and seed oil.

Omega 3 and health claims

  • EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart.
  • DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function.
  • DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and medication

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: These products are not currently positioned as prenatal supplements. Check the individual product warning and consult a GP, pharmacist, midwife or appropriately qualified healthcare professional before purchasing if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Current government food supplement guidance advises pregnant and breastfeeding customers, people with medical conditions and those taking prescribed medication to consult an appropriate healthcare professional before using supplements.

Customers taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet medicines or other prescription medication should also seek professional advice before starting a concentrated omega 3 product.

FAQs

Which omega 3 supplement is best for women?

There is no single formula that is best for every woman.

Choose according to the declared EPA and DHA content, whether you want fish or algae, capsule format, daily serving and dietary suitability.

  • Choose Omega 3 High Strength for a simple high-strength fish-oil softgel.
  • Choose Omega PRO+ for higher DHA, DPA and a chewable format.
  • Choose Vegan Omegavie for algae-derived EPA and DHA.
  • Choose Omega Femme for a sea-buckthorn formula centred on omega-7 and a broader fatty-acid profile.

Is Omega Femme the same as fish oil?

No.

Omega Femme uses sea-buckthorn fruit and seed oil and provides omega-3, omega-6, omega-7 and omega-9.

Which product has the most EPA?

Omega 3 High Strength provides 500mg EPA per softgel.

Omega PRO+ provides 420mg EPA per six softgel serving, while Vegan Omegavie provides 100mg EPA per two capsule serving.

Which product has the most DHA?

Omega PRO+ provides the highest DHA amount, with 1,440mg per six-softgel serving.

Vegan Omegavie provides 500mg DHA, and Omega 3 High Strength provides 250mg per softgel.

Which omega 3 supplement is vegan?

Vegan Omega 3 Omegavie is the direct vegan EPA and DHA product in the collection. It provides 500mg DHA and 100mg EPA per two capsule daily serving.

Omega Femme is also vegan, but it is a broader seabuckthorn fatty acid product rather than a direct high-strength EPA and DHA formula.

What is the difference between Omega 3 High Strength and Omega PRO+?

Omega 3 High Strength provides 500mg EPA and 250mg DHA in one standard softgel.

Omega PRO+ uses a six softgel chewable serving and provides 1,440mg DHA, 420mg EPA and 240mg DPA.

What is omega-7?

Omega-7 is a family of fatty acids. Omega Femme provides 190mg omega-7 per daily serving from sea-buckthorn fruit and seed oil.

Can women take omega-3 every day?

These products are formulated around daily serving instructions, but customers should follow the directions on the individual product label.

Should omega supplements be taken with food?

Omega Femme is directed to be taken with food.

The other product directions should be followed exactly as displayed on their current labels.

Taking products as part of a regular meal routine may also make it easier to use them consistently.

Can I take Omega Femme with a fish-oil supplement?

Doing so would combine multiple fatty acid products and may not be necessary.

Review the complete daily servings and speak to a healthcare professional when taking medication, managing a medical condition, planning pregnancy, pregnant or breastfeeding.

Can I take omega-3 with a multivitamin?

The products may appear within the same wider routine as a multivitamin, but labels should be checked for overlapping nutrients.

Are omega-3 supplements suitable during pregnancy?

Pregnant customers should obtain individual professional advice and follow the latest product label.

Can omega-3 supplements treat PMS or menopause symptoms?

Food supplements may help but they should not be viewed as treating PMS, menopause symptoms, fertility problems or another medical condition.