Omega Oils & Healthy Fats

Omega oils are essential and beneficial fatty acids that play a range of roles in everyday nutrition. They are grouped into omega-3, omega-6, omega-7 and omega-9, each with different dietary sources and supplement formats. This collection includes fish oil, krill oil, algal oil, cod liver oil, evening primrose oil, starflower oil, sea buckthorn oil and specialist omega blends, making it easy to find the type most suited to your needs.

Omega-3 is the type many UK adults may benefit from supplementing, especially if oily fish intake is low. It provides EPA and DHA, the two fatty acids most commonly associated with heart, brain and eye health. This is the largest and most researched category within this collection.

Omega-6 is found abundantly in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, meaning many people already obtain sufficient amounts through their diet. The most commonly supplemented omega-6 products are evening primrose oil and starflower oil.

Omega-7 is a less well-known fatty acid found primarily in sea buckthorn oil, often included in specialist formulations.

Omega-9, also known as oleic acid, is found naturally in olive oil and avocados. Unlike omega-3 and omega-6, it is not classed as essential because the body can produce it internally.

Not sure which type is right for you? The FAQs below cover the most commonly asked questions about omega oil supplements in plain language.