Omega-3

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Essential fatty acids EPA/DHA supporting heart, brain, and inflammation

We rank Omega-3 by price per 1000mg - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

What it is

Omega-3 refers to a group of essential fatty acids, which are healthy fats that the body cannot make on its own. The most important types are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), both of which must be obtained through diet or supplements.

Why it's used

These fats are primarily used to support the health of the heart and the brain. They are also commonly taken to help manage inflammation, which is the body's natural response to injury or irritation.

How it's made

To create these supplements, oils are extracted from fatty fish or algae through a process of pressing or solvent extraction. The resulting oil is then purified to remove impurities and encapsulated in a soft gel shell for easy swallowing.

What it typically costs

This ingredient is generally mid-range in price. This is because the cost of sourcing high-quality, purified fish or algae oils is higher than basic vitamins, though widespread production keeps it from being an expensive luxury.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
prevention of cardiovascular mortality, fatal MI, and reduction of MACE0.8 to 1.2 grams per dayestablished
  1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8850984 (PubMed)
  2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24952576 (PubMed)
  3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35180821 (PubMed)
  4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4176556 (PubMed)

How Suppio ranks

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Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is Omega-3?

Essential fatty acids EPA/DHA supporting heart, brain, and inflammation

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Omega-3?

We rank Omega-3 by price per 1000mg - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are Omega-3 prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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