Shopping around for the best omega-3 supplements or best fish oil supplements and aren’t sure which one to choose?
Unless you know your omegas from your fish oils, selecting the right supplement that does what you need it to can be a bit of a minefield. Fortunately for you, we do know our omegas from our fish oils and so do many of our customers.
In fact, we’ve created this article based on their feedback on the best omega fish oil and best fish oil supplements right now.
9 of the best omega-3 supplements & best fish oil supplements
Best omega-3 capsules
Holland & Barrett Omega 3 Fish Oil Concentrate 100 Capsules 1000mg
Customer rating: 4.7 stars
These Omega-3 Fish Oil Concentrate 1000mg capsules contain contaminant-free, pure fish oil, providing adequate quantities of essential fatty acids that are not naturally produced by the body. EPA and DHA are essential omega-3 fatty acids that are commonly found in fish oils. Take three soft gel capsules daily, preferably with meals.
Holland & Barrett Extra Strength Omega 3 Fish Oil 60 Capsules 1500mg
Customer rating: 4.1 stars
These omega-3 fish extra strength rapid release soft gel capsules contain 4,500mg of fish oil, 810mg of EPA, 540mg of DHA, and an overall total of 1,350mg in omega-3 fatty acids (for every three capsules taken). The recommended dosage is three capsules a day, preferably with food.
Best omega-3 for kids
Vitabiotics Wellkid Peppa Pig Omega 3 Orange Flavour 30 Jellies
Customer rating: 4.4 stars
These omega-3 soft jellies have been developed to provide children, aged between 3 and seven-years-old, with a source of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, they come in a natural orange flavour, making them a tasty way to increase omega-3 levels. One to two jellies can be taken a day.
Nature’s Aid DHA Drops Lemon 50ml
Customer rating: 4.5 stars
Suitable for infants and children, this liquid has been specifically designed for breastfed babies, infants and children aged between three months and five. The drops provide high levels of omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. Take 1ml a day.
Best omega 3 6 9 supplements
Holland & Barrett Maximum Strength Triple Omega 369 60 Capsules
Customer rating: 4.5 stars
These Maximum Strength Triple Omega 3-6-9 capsules combine fish oil with flaxseed oil and starflower oil to help maintain essential fatty acid levels in a contaminant-free, pure form. Take two soft gel capsules daily, preferably with a meal.
Holland & Barrett Vegan Algal Oil Omega 3-6-9 30 Capsules
Customer rating: 4.5 stars
Suitable for vegans, these capsules can contribute to the normal function of the heart, brain, and vision. They ontain Algal Oil, Olive Oil, EPO and Safflower Oil. Both EPA and DHA contribute to heart function* and DHA, to brain function** and vision**. Take one to three soft gel capsules daily.
Best omega-3 liquid
Paradox Omega 3, 6 & 9 High Strength Oil 225ml
Customer rating: 4.6 stars
This liquid contains omega-3,6 and 9, plus powerful polyphenol antioxidants and natural vitamins, D3 and E. It may help maintain heart*, brain**, eyes, joints, immune system and can be mixed with fruit smoothies or yoghurt. The recommended daily intake between 5 and 10ml.
Holland & Barrett Cod Liver Oil Liquid 500ml
Customer rating: 4.7 stars
This extra strength cod liver oil is high in omega-3 fatty acids and provides an excellent source of Vitamins A and D. Take on its own or mix it with milk or orange juice. Adults should take 5ml a day and children (five to 15-years-old) 2.5ml a day.
Best algae omega-3 supplement
Together Natural Algae DHA Omega 3 30 Softgels
Customer rating: 4.7 stars
This omega-3 has been sourced from pure algae, which doesn’t contain any of the contaminants that tend to be found in fish oil. Each soft gel contains plenty of naturally-extracted DHA and EPA-rich algae oil. Take one to two capsules a day, with or without food. (For more on fish-free omega-3, check out this article, ‘Your top sources of fish-free omega-3 explained.’)
Feel like you’ve got more of a handle on the best omega-3 supplements and best fish oil supplements now? Capsules or liquid, standard or extra strength, algae-derived or vegan-friendly, there’s an omega-3 supplement out there for everybody, children included.
Want to learn more about the benefits of omega-3? Check out this article, ‘How omega-3 can benefit your health.’
Last updated: 7 October 2020
*This beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA. **This beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA.
