Omega-3
Omega-3 from fish oil - the recommended source of omega-3
Achieve the daily recommended target of fish oil omega-3
- Complete medical questionnaire
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- Medication sent by recorded delivery
Please read the important information below regarding omega-3 fish oil supplements before starting the questionnaire.
Omega-3 fish oil
The Food Standards Agency recommends people eat 2-3 portions of fish per week. This is at least 7g of fish oil (omega-3 fatty acid). For people who do not eat this much fish supplements are a reasonable way to boost omega-3 intake. It is generally agreed that omega-3 from fish sources is preferable to omega-3 from vegetable sources
There are conflicting opinions on the benefits of taking omega-3s. If taken within three months of a heart attack there is a protective effect. There is no clear-cut evidence that Omega-3 supplements reduce heart disease in otherwise healthy people.
NHS review articleConsultations available
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Maxepa 1g capsules
concentrated fish oils containing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 170mg, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) 115mg. 200 capsules. Five twice daily. 
Maxepa Liquid
golden-coloured, concentrated fish oils containing EPA 170mg, DHA acid 115mg/g (1.1mL) 150mls. 5mls twice daily.-
Omacor 1g capsules
of omega-3-acid ethyl esters 90 containing EPA 460mg and DHA 380mg, 28 or 100 capsules. One daily.
Omega-3 fatty acids are the sorts of fats found in oily fish and some vegetables.
Regular medication
You may read in some places that fish oil is better than other treatment in protecting the heart. However, regular prescribed medicine should not be stopped unless your regular doctor agrees.
Cautions
Consult your regular doctor before taking omega-3 if any of the following apply
- You are taking anticoagulant medication (drugs to thin the blood such as warfarin)
- You have liver disease
- You have had surgery or suffered trauma recently
- You are over 70 years of age
- You suffer from a renal disease
- You are diabetic and your condition is not controlled
- Should not be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding unless absolutely necessary
Side effects
The most common side effects are nausea and indigestion. Other side effects are uncommon or rare and listed in the Patient Information Leaflet supplied with the tablets.
Omega-3 fatty acids information leaflet Start ConsultationPrescription included
All prices listed include the prescription cost.
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