Composition
The ingredients are fish oil (56.2%), gelatin, krill oil (12.1%) and glycerol and sorbitol as humectants. The krill oil is an oily extract of Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba). The krill oil may contain traces of fish and crustaceans.[1]
| Nutrient | Per capsule | % NRV |
|---|---|---|
| Fish oil and krill oil | 400 mg | — |
| of which omega-3 fatty acids | 297 mg | — |
| as EPA | 182.9 mg | — |
| as DHA | 80.3 mg | — |
NRV (nutrient reference value): a reference daily amount of a vitamin or mineral, set in EU law for food labels;[2] % NRV shows what share of it the daily dose provides;[3][2] a dash means no NRV is set for the substance.
What it is for
The 250 mg of EPA and DHA a day to which this purpose refers is reached with one capsule, which provides 263 mg.[1]
Ingredients
EPA and DHA are long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. They occur in fish, fish oils and krill oils, but they are originally made by microalgae at the base of the marine food chain, from which fish take them up. Krill oil contains omega-3s mainly as phospholipids; some studies suggest these are somewhat better absorbed than the omega-3s in fish oil, and others do not.[4]
How to use
- For: adults and children from 12 years.
- Dose: 1 capsule a day, with some liquid.
- Do not: exceed the recommended daily dose, or use the supplement as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
- Storage: in a cool, dry place, protected from light and out of the reach of young children.
Precautions
As a food supplement it is not a medicine and is not meant to treat, prevent or cure diseases. People who are pregnant or breastfeeding should talk to a health care provider before starting the supplement. The same applies to anyone on medication. Children should be given the supplement with caution, except when a health care provider has recommended this product.[5]
- People allergic to fish or crustaceans should note that the krill oil may contain traces of both.[1]
- Fish oil might prolong clotting time when taken with warfarin, although most research indicates that 3 to 6 g of fish oil a day does not significantly affect patients on warfarin. According to the European Food Safety Authority, long-term intake of EPA and DHA supplements of up to about 5 g a day appears to be safe.[4]
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Vivasan, product packaging of Omega 3 Forte (D 237).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 European Parliament and Council of the European Union, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of 25 October 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers, Annex XIII, Part A; Article 53(2).
- ↑ European Parliament and Council of the European Union, Directive 2002/46/EC of 10 June 2002 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to food supplements, Article 8(2) and (3).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Office of Dietary Supplements, Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. Retrieved 15 October 2026.
- ↑ Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know. Page updated 4 January 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2026.