Journal
Plain-English science on omega-3, ratios, dosing, and what your number actually means.
Omega-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 Australian 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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australian guidelinesHow much omega-3 do you need daily? An Australian guide
The Heart Foundation suggests 500 mg EPA+DHA a day, but most Australians need more. A clear guide to omega-3 dosage by goal, age and starting level.
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Omega-3 and heart health: what the evidence says
An honest, evidence-based look at omega-3 and heart health — what's established, what's still uncertain, and where your Omega-3 Index fits in.
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Omega-3 and the brain: mood, memory and healthy ageing
DHA is one of the brain's main structural fats. What the research says about omega-3 and mood, memory and ageing — and the honest limits of...
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accuracyAre at-home omega-3 tests accurate? An honest answer.
Are at-home omega-3 tests accurate? Some aren't — but a finger-prick sent to an accredited GC-FID lab is different. How to tell, and 5 questions to...
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