What is Omega-3?

Omega-3 is short for omega-3 fatty acid. This is a family of eleven polyunsaturated essential fatty acids needed for optimal performance of the human body. They make and repair the body’s cells and organs and each system of the body depends on them. The Omega-3s are good fats needed [...]

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Why is Omega-3 DHA so important?

DHA saves lives. DHA is something your body uses every single day. It’s found in every cell and plays an important role in keeping your brain, eyes, skin, and nervous system healthy. In fact, DHA is one of the main building blocks of the brain and retina, which is [...]

Why is Omega-3 DHA so important?2026-01-14T16:50:44+11:00

Why do babies need DHA?

DHA is an Omega-3 fatty acid used to improve health in children and influence the development of the brain, eyes and other primary neurological functions. It has a profound influence during the first two years of life and early stages of childhood. From birth until five years of age, [...]

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What is the source of the natural tocopherol (Vitamin E) in the megaOmega® product?

The natural tocopherol (vitamin E) is derived from soy, but is deemed soy-free. Soy Vitamin E is so far removed from the bean, 0.00001% of the bean (estimated), but purified such that no possible protein is carried along, so it is not allergenic. Then only 0.025% of the final [...]

What is the source of the natural tocopherol (Vitamin E) in the megaOmega® product?2026-01-14T16:51:03+11:00

Does algae oil (DHA) thin the blood?

No. The idea that Omega-3s “thin the blood” is based on a false conclusion from early research over 30 years ago. Those studies observed minor changes in laboratory platelet markers and mistakenly linked them to impaired clotting. More recent and robust human studies have shown that Omega-3s, including DHA [...]

Does algae oil (DHA) thin the blood?2026-01-14T16:51:12+11:00

How do I know if I am Omega-3 deficient?

A lack of Omega-3s can present itself in many different forms that are often diagnosed as unrelated complications. However, by recognising that many of these problems can be helped with simple supplementation of DHA, the healing process can begin. Some of the common signs associated with Omega-3 deficiency are: [...]

How do I know if I am Omega-3 deficient?2026-01-14T16:51:26+11:00

What does the oil taste like?

The oil is pleasant to take and has a very light lemon oil flavour. We have put it through the kid test’ at a number of trade shows and happy to advise, not one child rejected it.

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How many serves are there per bottle?

While our serving sizes may appear higher than some, they are intentionally formulated for efficacy. It is common practice in the industry to recommend smaller-than-effective servings in order to list a higher number of servings per bottle. Although this can make a product appear better value, underdosed servings are [...]

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I have been advised by my clinician to take up to 6,000mg for a few months and then drop down to 3,000mg for a maintenance dose. Is this too high a dose?

We would consider that to be a medical dose. While safe at high levels, it is really up to the practitioner to suggest and monitor a dosage other than our recommended serve. Although we are not recommending servings that would be considered medical, we have had feedback from skin [...]

I have been advised by my clinician to take up to 6,000mg for a few months and then drop down to 3,000mg for a maintenance dose. Is this too high a dose?2026-01-14T16:51:53+11:00

Why is megaOmega® better than Fish Oil?

Algae oil is a primary source of Omega-3 and provides a more potent and higher quantity of omega-3 than fish oil in a DHA/EPA ratio more compatible to the human body. megaOmega® is in an unmodified natural triglyceride form the strongest and most stable form of fatty acids while [...]

Why is megaOmega® better than Fish Oil?2026-01-14T16:52:06+11:00
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