Fish oil, EPA and DHA
Fish oil is the carrier material; EPA and DHA are specific omega-3 fatty acids within it. Two products with the same total fish oil amount can provide different amounts of EPA and DHA.
Read the daily dose
Compare the number of capsules in the labelled dose, the EPA and DHA supplied by that dose, pack size, warnings and days supplied. Front-label numbers alone do not provide the full picture.
Australian verification
An AUST L number allows consumers to find a listed medicine on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. Listing is a public verification point, not TGA endorsement of the brand or every advertising statement.
This article is general educational information, not medical advice. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist about medicines, pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergies, health conditions or persistent symptoms.
