SMART Omega-3 Tips

As pharmaceutical professionals, we observe a growing number of omega-3 supplements relying on superficial claims—flavoring, high dosages, or marketing language—to disguise oxidation, poor formulation, or low bioavailability.

That’s why we decided to create a series of educational tip cards to help you identify these misleading practices. Our goal is to empower you with evidence-based insights, enabling you to choose an omega-3 product based on real substance, not just the label.

Some Omega-3 products label themselves as “Sustainably Sourced”. But actually it depends on certification – Third-party certifications like MSC or ASC, and check if the brand provides clear verifiable sourcing information.

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Many fish oil products are available in a variety of flavours but actually, these flavors don’t improve the quality of the fish oil. Instead, they often just mask the signs of oxidation, like bad taste and odor — rather than preventing or solving it.

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Many omega-3 supplements show big numbers on the front, but the actual fact is that Total omega-3 = EPA + DHA.

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Some products advertise impressive terms like “High potency”. But what exactly does that mean? Real potency is in the numbers — look at EPA and DHA, per serving not just bold words.

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The term “Triple Strength” is just a marketing label — it sounds impressive but doesn’t guarantee higher quality. “Triple Strength” often means you’re getting a much higher concentration of EPA and DHA per capsule.

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