{"title":"Omega-3 \u0026 Fish Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eOmega-3s are fats your body uses to build cell membranes. EPA and DHA come mainly from fish and algae; ALA comes from plants such as flaxseed and walnuts. This department brings together fish oil, algae oil, krill oil, cod liver oil, flaxseed oil and omega-3-6-9 blends. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to look for on the label \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"1,000 mg fish oil\" is not 1,000 mg of omega-3. The Supplement Facts panel shows EPA and DHA per serving, and a typical 1,000 mg fish oil softgel provides about 180 mg EPA and 120 mg DHA. Check the serving size (often two softgels) and the best-by date. If a plant-based source matters to you, look for algae oil and a vegan statement on the label. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore oils away from heat and light. Ask your doctor first if you take a blood thinner such as warfarin or have a fish or shellfish allergy (krill is a shellfish). Cod liver oil also contains vitamin A. Related: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vitamins\"\u003eVitamins\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/protein-sports-nutrition\"\u003eProtein \u0026amp; Sports Nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/womens-mens-kids-health\"\u003eWomen's, Men's \u0026amp; Kids' Health\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/supplement-label-guide\"\u003eHow to read a supplement label\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFish oil or algae oil? \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth can supply EPA and DHA; algae oil is the plant-based option. Compare EPA and DHA per serving, not the total oil. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does fish oil sometimes taste fishy? \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome aftertaste is common, and taking softgels with a meal can help. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much omega-3 is too much? \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FDA has concluded that up to 5 grams a day of EPA and DHA combined from supplements is safe for most adults. Many people take far less; follow the label and your doctor's advice. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/3491\/1282\/collections\/nv-ban-omega-sq.jpg?v=1794338074","url":"https:\/\/naturalvitaminsonline.com\/collections\/omega-3-fish-oil.oembed","provider":"Natural Vitamins Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}