Fatty acid · Supplement ingredient
Omega-3
Omega-3 is listed on 4,454 U.S. supplement product labels in the NIH DSLD, #58 of 4,614 by label frequency.
- 4,454
- Products
- #58 of 4,614
- By frequency
- NIH
- Dosing fact sheet
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA + DHA) dosing reference
NIH ODS Fact Sheet →- Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA / AI)
- No RDA established. Adequate Intake (AI) for ALA: 1.6 g men, 1.1 g women.
- Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
- Not established. FDA notes EPA + DHA combined intake up to 3 g/day from supplements is generally regarded as safe.
- Drug interactions
- May increase bleeding risk with anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs. Discuss before surgery.
- Pregnancy & lactation
- AI during pregnancy is 1.4 g ALA; lactation 1.3 g. EPA/DHA important for fetal brain development.
Statement required by FDA: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Dietary supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a licensed healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or combining any supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take prescription medication, or have a medical condition.
Source: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional/
How common is Omega-3?
Number of supplement labels listing Omega-3 vs nearby fatty acid ingredients
- Stearic Acid
Stearic Acid
16,395 products
- DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 6,002
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)
6,002 products
- EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) 5,412
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
5,412 products
- Omega-3 4,454
Omega-3
4,454 products
- Oleic Acid 1,739
Oleic Acid
1,739 products
- Linoleic Acid 1,532
Linoleic Acid
1,532 products
Products containing Omega-3
Nearby Ingredients in Fatty acid
Other ingredients in the Fatty acid category cataloged in the NIH DSLD. Useful for comparing how common different nutrients are across the US supplement market.
Nationwide ingredients with similar DSLD presence
Two peer sets for Omega-3: closest on total DSLD label listings (4,454 here) and closest on distinct brands that list it (658 here). Peers exclude the same DSLD category, and rows stay link-disjoint so each axis is a distinct neighborhood.
Similar label frequency
Nearest other ingredients by distinct DSLD product labels (floored at ≥50), outside this category.
Similar brand breadth
Nearest other ingredients by distinct brands listing them (floored at ≥100 brands), distinct from the label-frequency row.
Frequently asked about Omega-3
What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA + DHA)? ▼
Is there an upper limit for Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA + DHA)? ▼
Does Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA + DHA) interact with medications? ▼
What about Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA + DHA) during pregnancy or breastfeeding? ▼
How many supplement products contain Omega-3? ▼
Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Dosing reference: NIH ODS Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA + DHA) Health Professional Fact Sheet. Regulatory reference: Source: Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), 1994, 21 U.S.C. § 321(ff).
Disclaimer, Not Medical Advice: Information on this page is based on manufacturer-declared label data and is provided for educational and reference purposes only. It does not constitute medical, nutritional, or health advice. Consult a licensed healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or combining any supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take prescription medication, or have a medical condition.
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Every figure on PlainVitamins is rendered directly from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), no number is typed in by an editor. Ingredient figures are computed directly from the NIH DSLD, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.