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Fish oil supplements provide the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which are found naturally in oily fish such as salmon and sardines. Shop fish oil, cod liver oil and omega-3 capsules from NOW Foods, Allmax, Condemned Labz, Universal Nutrition and 21st Century.

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Fish Oil: buying guide

How to compare fish oils

  • EPA and DHA per serve: the important numbers. A "1000 mg fish oil" capsule may contain only 300 mg of omega-3.
  • Capsules per serve: some products need two or more capsules for the stated dose.
  • Concentrated or standard: concentrated fish oil means fewer capsules for the same omega-3.
  • Freshness: keep capsules away from heat and check the expiry date.

Order online with Australia-wide delivery, free on orders of $100 or more, or visit a Supps247 store in Melbourne, regional Victoria or Brisbane to compare tubs in person and taste flavours before you buy. Members can use our price match guarantee on full-priced items.

Supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, or if you are pregnant, take medication or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Fish Oil: questions and answers

How do I compare fish oil strength?
Add up the EPA and DHA per serve on the label. That tells you the actual omega-3 content, which is more useful than the total fish oil amount.
Where can I buy fish oil in Melbourne?
Buy fish oil online at Supps247 or pick it up from our stores across Melbourne, from Chirnside Park and Ringwood in the east to Wyndham Vale and Tarneit in the west. Popular choices include NOW Foods Omega 3 1000 mg, California Gold Nutrition Omega-3 Premium Fish Oil, AllMax Omega 3 (180 softgels), Rule 1 Fish Oil and Switch Ultra Fish Oil. Stock varies by store, so check the product page or call ahead. Find a store near you, or order online with delivery Australia-wide.
What is the difference between fish oil, krill oil and cod liver oil?
All three provide the omega-3s EPA and DHA. Standard fish oil, such as NOW Foods Omega 3 1000 mg, is the most common. Krill oil, such as Futurebiotics Antarctic Krill Oil, contains its omega-3s mainly as phospholipids, according to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Cod liver oil, such as NOW Foods Cod Liver Oil 1000 mg, also provides vitamins A and D, so count those if you take a multivitamin or vitamin D. Whichever you choose, compare EPA plus DHA per serve. See also krill oil.
How much fish oil should I take a day?
Go by EPA and DHA, not capsule size. The Heart Foundation suggests Australians aim for 250 to 500 mg of EPA and DHA combined each day, ideally with 2 to 3 serves of fish a week. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements notes that a typical 1,000 mg fish oil capsule provides about 180 mg EPA and 120 mg DHA, while concentrated products such as NOW Foods Ultra Omega-3 provide more per capsule. Follow the label dose. If you take warfarin or another blood thinner, check with your doctor first.
Does fish oil actually work?
It depends on what you want from it. Fish oil reliably supplies EPA and DHA, the omega-3s found in oily fish, which is useful if you rarely eat seafood. For heart health, the Heart Foundation says food is enough for most people and suggests EPA and DHA supplements mainly for people with existing heart disease, after talking with their doctor. For other uses, such as joints and eyes, the US Office of Dietary Supplements describes the evidence as mixed or unclear, and the Australian Institute of Sport rates fish oil Group B for athletes, meaning emerging evidence.
What are the side effects of omega-3, and how do I stop fish oil burps?
Side effects are usually mild. The US Office of Dietary Supplements lists an unpleasant taste, bad breath, heartburn, nausea, stomach discomfort, diarrhoea and headache. For fishy burps, most labels point to the same habits: take capsules with a meal rather than on an empty stomach, and split your daily amount across meals. NOW Foods Omega 3 1000 mg, for example, is taken as 2 softgels twice a day with food. High omega-3 doses can affect bleeding with warfarin, so check with your doctor if you take a blood thinner.
Do women and men need different amounts of fish oil?
No. There is no separate omega-3 target for women and men: the Heart Foundation's daily EPA and DHA range applies to all Australian adults, so fish oils sold to women or men differ in marketing rather than need. One AllMax Omega 3 softgel, for example, gives 180 mg of EPA and 120 mg of DHA for anyone. Life stage matters more than sex. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy, ask your doctor before choosing a product, and avoid doubling up on vitamin A if you also take cod liver oil or a multivitamin.
Which fish oil is best for beginners?
Start with a standard softgel and a simple routine. Rule 1 Fish Oil is one softgel a day with a meal, giving 300 mg of EPA and DHA combined, and 21st Century Fish Oil gives 300 mg of omega-3 per softgel, taken with a meal up to three times a day. Begin at the lowest dose on the label. You can pick up omega-3 capsules at our Melbourne and regional Victorian stores or order online, and our store locator shows the closest store.

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