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Plain-English science on omega-3, ratios, dosing, and what your number actually means.

Omega-3 and Menopause: What the Evidence Actually Says
August 14, 2026

Omega-3 and Menopause: What the Evidence Actually Says

Omega-3 is heavily marketed for menopause, but the evidence for hot flushes and mood is weak. Where it really matters — and how to know your...

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Cod Liver Oil in Pregnancy: Is It Safe? What the NHS Says
July 26, 2026

Cod Liver Oil in Pregnancy: Is It Safe? What the NHS Says

Cod liver oil isn't advised in pregnancy — it's high in vitamin A, which can harm your baby in excess. What omega-3 (DHA) to take instead,...

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Can You Get an Omega-3 Index Test on the NHS?
July 14, 2026

Can You Get an Omega-3 Index Test on the NHS?

No — the Omega-3 Index isn't a routine NHS blood test, and your GP can't order it as standard. You don't need a referral. Here's why,...

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What Are EPA and DHA? A Plain-English Guide
July 11, 2026

What Are EPA and DHA? A Plain-English Guide

EPA and DHA are the two omega-3 fats that matter most for your heart, brain and eyes. What they are, where to get them, and how...

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Omega-3 across Europe: how the UK and EU compare on intake, guidelines and status
July 4, 2026

Omega-3 across Europe: how the UK and EU compare on intake, guidelines and status

How the UK and EU compare on omega-3 intake, guidelines and blood levels — where Britain and Europe fall short, and how to find where you...

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When's the best time to take fish oil? (And does it matter?)
June 19, 2026

When's the best time to take fish oil? (And does it matter?)

No magic time of day — but taking fish oil with a fatty meal boosts absorption, and consistency matters more than morning vs night. Here's the...

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Where the UK really sits on omega-3 — and why most of us are below the line Health
June 13, 2026

Where the UK really sits on omega-3 — and why most of us are below the line

How the UK measures up on omega-3, what SACN and the NHS actually recommend, why most of us fall short, and how to find your own...

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What is the Omega-3 Index, and why does it matter? Health
June 9, 2026

What is the Omega-3 Index, and why does it matter?

What the Omega-3 Index measures, what counts as a healthy level (8–12%), why most UK adults fall short, and how to check yours with a simple...

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How to read your omega-3 test result Health
June 2, 2026

How to read your omega-3 test result

A plain-English walkthrough of your omega-3 report: your Index, the reference ranges, the ratios, and exactly what to do next.

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EPA vs DHA: what's the difference? Health
May 29, 2026

EPA vs DHA: what's the difference?

EPA and DHA are both omega-3 fats but play different roles. What each does, why the balance matters, and how to know your own levels.

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Why testing beats just supplementing Health
May 23, 2026

Why testing beats just supplementing

Taking fish oil isn't the same as having a good omega-3 level. Why blind supplementing misleads, and what a test actually tells you.

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Are at-home omega-3 tests accurate? An honest answer Health
May 17, 2026

Are at-home omega-3 tests accurate? An honest answer

Can a finger-prick test be accurate? How dried blood spot omega-3 testing works, how it compares to a venous draw, and what makes a result trustworthy.

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