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Plain-English science on omega-3, ratios, dosing, and what your number actually means.
Fish Oil Is Getting Scarcer. Here's What That Means for Your Omega-3
Global fish oil supply is at its lowest since 2016 and krill oil has left Coles and Woolworths. What it means for your omega-3, and why...
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athletesMost Australian Elite Athletes Still Sit Below an 8% Omega-3 Index
A 2026 University of Wollongong study of 595 Australian elite athletes found a mean Omega-3 Index of 5.88%, with only 7% at or above 8%.
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A New 2-Year DHA Trial Moved the Omega-3 Index From 4.9% to 11%. Here's What It Means for You
In October 2026, a randomised, placebo-controlled trial published in eBioMedicine made headlines: two grams of DHA a day for two years did not improve memory, overall...
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Omega-3 Blood Test vs Your Cholesterol Test: What Routine Bloods Miss
Most Australians who take fish oil have no idea whether it's working. Your GP's routine bloods won't tell you, because a standard lipid panel measures cholesterol...
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PregnancyOmega-3 Testing Is Now Routine in SA Pregnancy Care — What It Means for the Rest of Australia
From 1 June 2026 every pregnant woman in South Australia is offered a free omega-3 test. What the world-first program means — and how to check...
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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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The Best Omega-3 Test in Australia: How to Choose
The best omega-3 test measures your Index by the original GC-FID method at an accredited lab. The 5 things that separate accuracy from hype.
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Is the Omega-3 Index Test Covered by Medicare in Australia?
No — the Omega-3 Index test isn't covered by Medicare and can't be bulk-billed. No GP referral needed, though. The cost, how to order, and where...
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Essential Fatty Acids Test: What It Measures and How to Get One in Australia
What an essential fatty acids (EFA) test measures — your omega-3 and omega-6 status and inflammatory-balance ratios — and how to test at home in Australia.
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The best Australian fish for omega-3 (and the popular ones that fall short)
The best Australian fish for omega-3 — which local species deliver the most EPA and DHA, and which popular ones fall short. A practical guide with...
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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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evidenceAustralia's omega-3 test-and-treat pregnancy program: what the new MJA paper found
The Medical Journal of Australia's first evaluation of an omega-3 test-and-treat pregnancy program found 14.7% of women had low levels. Here's what it means.
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