Contains FISH. Gelatin capsule shell. This product is NOT suitable for vegetarians or vegans — it is the only capsule in our range that isn't. It is halal approved.
Omega 3, 6 and 9 in balanced proportions — 1000mg per capsule from fish oil, organic cold-pressed flaxseed oil and sunflower seed oil, with vitamin E at 56% NRV. Every fatty acid quantified.
Which Claims This Dose Actually Reaches
Omega claims are dose-dependent, and most brands quote them without saying whether their product reaches the threshold. Here is the honest position.
Achievable at 3 capsules daily:
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EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart — requires 250mg daily. This product provides 95mg of EPA+DHA per capsule, so three capsules gives 285mg and meets it.
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Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress — no threshold beyond a significant amount, and 6.7mg α-TE (56% NRV) per capsule qualifies.
Not reached at label dose: the DHA claims for normal brain function and normal vision each require 250mg of DHA daily; this provides 35mg per capsule, so 105mg at three. The blood pressure claim requires 3g of EPA+DHA and the ALA cholesterol claim requires 2g — both well above what any 1000mg capsule delivers.
We'd rather tell you that than list every claim on the EFSA register and let you assume.
Why Three Omegas Rather Than Fish Oil Alone
Omega 3 comes from the fish and flaxseed oils, omega 6 largely from sunflower seed oil, and omega 9 across all three. Omega 3 and 6 are essential fatty acids — the body cannot make them, so they must come from the diet. Omega 9 is not essential but is the main fat in olive oil.
The vitamin E is included for optimum absorption and use by the body, and it also protects the oils themselves from oxidation.
How Other UK Omega Supplements Compare
High-strength fish oil — more EPA and DHA, omega 3 only. If EPA and DHA are your sole interest, a concentrated fish oil delivers more per capsule. This is a balanced three-omega blend instead.
Vegan algae omega 3 — plant-based, omega 3 only. Suitable for vegans, which this is not, but no omega 6 or 9 and typically several times the price.
Flaxseed oil capsules — vegan, ALA only. Provide ALA but no EPA or DHA, which the body converts from ALA only inefficiently.
What's in Every 1000mg Capsule
The oils:
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Fish oil concentrate — 400mg
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Organic cold-pressed flaxseed oil — 300mg · Linum usitatissimum
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Sunflower seed oil — 290mg · Helianthus annuus
Providing:
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Omega 3 — 250mg · EPA 60mg · DHA 35mg · ALA 135mg
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Omega 6 — 225mg · linoleic acid (LA) 165mg
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Omega 9 — 150mg · oleic acid (OA) 100mg
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Vitamin E — 6.7mg α-TE / 10iu (56% NRV) · as D-alpha tocopherol
60 gel capsules. Gelatin capsule shell — not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. Halal approved.
ALLERGY ADVICE: contains FISH.
Every capsule is: ✓ 1000mg, 3 omegas · ✓ Every fatty acid declared · ✓ Vitamin E 56% NRV · ✓ Halal approved · ⚠️ Contains fish · gelatin capsule
OmegaBalance vs Other UK Omega Options
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OmegaBalance BioBodyBoost · 60 caps
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High-strength fish oil |
Vegan algae omega 3 |
| Omega 3, 6 and 9 |
✓ All three |
Omega 3 only |
Omega 3 only |
| Every fatty acid quantified |
✓ Yes |
Usually |
Usually |
| Vitamin E included |
✓ 56% NRV |
Sometimes |
Sometimes |
| Suitable for vegans |
✗ Fish + gelatin |
✗ No |
✓ Yes |
| Halal approved |
✓ Yes |
✗ Rarely |
Varies |
Based on publicly available product information. Always verify current specs on manufacturer websites.
How to Take It
Take 1 capsule, one to three times per day, with meals or as advised. Omega oils are fat-soluble, so taking them with food improves absorption. Three capsules daily is what reaches the 250mg EPA+DHA heart claim threshold.
Do not exceed a supplemental daily intake of 5g of EPA and DHA combined.
If you need a vegan alternative, this isn't it — HyperHemp provides polyunsaturates from hemp seed. For krill-source omega 3 with astaxanthin, AstaxaKrill — though that contains crustacean.
Is This You?
- You want all three omegas in one capsule rather than buying fish oil and flaxseed separately
- You want to know exactly how much EPA, DHA, ALA, LA and OA you're getting
- You need halal approved omega oils — most fish oil capsules use non-halal gelatin
- You'll take three capsules daily, which is what meets the heart claim threshold
- You are not vegetarian, vegan, or avoiding fish — this product suits none of those
Explore the full Halal Vitamins UK collection.
Questions We Get Asked
Is it suitable for vegetarians?
No. It contains fish oil, and the capsule shell is gelatin rather than the HPMC vegetarian shell used across the rest of our capsule range. It is halal approved, but it is not vegetarian or vegan.
How many capsules do I need for the heart claim?
Three per day. The authorised claim is that EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart with a daily intake of 250mg. This product provides 60mg EPA and 35mg DHA per capsule — 95mg combined — so three capsules gives 285mg and meets the threshold. One or two capsules will not.
What's the difference between omega 3, 6 and 9?
Omega 3 and omega 6 are essential fatty acids — the body cannot produce them, so they must come from the diet. Omega 9 is not essential, since the body can make it, but it is the predominant fat in olive oil. Here omega 3 comes mainly from the fish and flaxseed oils, omega 6 largely from sunflower seed oil, and omega 9 across all three.
Does it cause fishy repeat?
The capsules are gel-coated and designed to be easy to swallow. Taking them with meals, as the label directs, generally reduces any repeat. Vitamin E is included partly to protect the oils from oxidation, which is what causes the stale fishy taste in poorly stored fish oil.
Food supplements should not replace a varied diet or healthy lifestyle. Contains fish. Gelatin capsule — not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. Do not exceed a supplemental daily intake of 5g of EPA and DHA combined. Consult your GP before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, taking blood-thinning medication, or managing a diagnosed health condition.