At what time of day is it best to take Omega-3?
Dear Diana,
it is preferable to take the Omega-3 beads before a main meal in order to promote the absorption and digestibility of the product.
In fact, absorption is aided by the other fats within the meal. From the point of view of digestibility, on the other hand, intake at a meal reduces the risk of the few annoyances (such as belching and unpleasant aftertaste) that can be associated with the use of Omega 3 supplements, especially if they are made from fish oil or if they are made from cod liver oil.
In this respect, compared to other products on the market, Omegor® supplements offer the advantage of greater palatability, due first of all to the sophisticated purification processes to which the raw material is subjected. In some cases, such as that of VitaDHA® Orange or products intended for children and youth (such as Omegor® Kids and VitaDHA® Brain), the addition of flavorings makes the supplement even more palatable.
Even our cod liver oil product(Omegor® Classic), an ingredient notorious for its under-appreciated taste, stands out in the market for its pleasant taste, which in 2021 earned it the Superior Taste Award, a recognition given by the jury of the International Taste Institute, composed of some of the world's top chefs and sommeliers.
How many times a day?
Omega-3 intake can be done at one time or at different times of the day, also depending on personal needs and dosage.
For example, if she has to take 3 capsules a day, she may decide to take them all at once, at breakfast, perhaps because that way she does not have to carry the supplement with her on the trips she has to make during the day. But she may also decide to take 1 capsule at breakfast, 1 capsule at lunch, and 1 capsule at dinner; this solution may help her to stick to the dosage at the time when taking 3 capsules at once is, for whatever reason, burdensome for her.
In the event that she was using Omega 3 within a product designed to control blood cholesterol levels, however, we recommend that she take it with dinner-as is generally indicated for products to control this blood parameter.
For how long?
Scientific studies suggest that to achieve effective Omega 3 supplementation within the membranes of cells (from where they can exert their beneficial effects) it is necessary to take them for at least 2 weeks.
However, the time required to be able to observe benefits may be longer. We suggest that you continue taking it, without interruption, for at least 2 to 3 months, after which, barring special circumstances, you can continue it without risk; in fact, Omega 3 supplements, when taken according to the recommendations received, are generally considered safe.
However, we recommend that you evaluate with your doctor the most appropriate mode of intake for your case.
Sincerely,
Omegor's team of pharmacists
