Omega-6

Compare every Omega-6 product across UK retailers on Suppio, ranked by true value - price per active dose, not pack size. Prices refreshed daily.

We rank Omega-6 by price per gram of active ingredient - 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-6 is a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid, which is a fat that remains liquid at room temperature. It is an essential fatty acid, meaning the human body cannot produce it on its own and must get it from food or supplements.

Why it's used

It is primarily used to support overall cellular health and the production of signaling molecules in the body. While some people use it for general wellness, certain doses, such as 700 mg, have been found to be ineffective in increasing the number of immune cells or cytokine levels (proteins that help the immune system communicate).

How it's made

To create the supplement, oils are extracted from plant sources like sunflower or corn. These oils are then refined to remove impurities and concentrated to ensure the correct amount of fatty acids. Finally, the liquid oil is either put into softgel capsules or bottled as a liquid.

What it typically costs

This ingredient is generally mid-range in price. This is because the raw plant oils used are relatively easy to source in large quantities, but the refining and encapsulation process adds some cost to the final product.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
increased growth in premature and term infantstypical human milk levels of ARAestablished
  1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8504498 (PubMed)
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9433510 (PubMed)
  3. https://ods.od.nih.gov/pubs/conferences/w6w3_abstracts.html (Other)
  4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12524211 (PubMed)

How Suppio ranks

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.

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Omega-6?

We rank Omega-6 by price per gram of active ingredient - 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-6 prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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