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Up to 76% of people may not be reaching recommended intakes
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Omega-3 fatty acids play important roles in our health, yet recent research has identified that intakes remain below recommended levels for many of us.
A review involving the University of Southampton, published in Nutrition Research Reviews, found that 76% of people globally may not be meeting the recommended intakes for omega-3 fatty acids. This gap is particularly relevant during pregnancy, as omega-3 fatty acids support normal fetal development.
Recent evidence from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) suggests that only 14% of UK adults consume oily fish at the recommended level, which is ordinarily one of the best dietary sources of omega-3 available.
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Why omega-3s are getting attention
Oily fish has long been recognised as a valued part of a balanced diet, providing vitamin D, iodine, selenium, and other important minerals. However, increasing attention is being given to the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) because of their established roles in normal cardiovascular, brain, and visual function.
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For heart, brain, and vision
EPA and DHA are the main omega-3 fatty acids and are associated with important health benefits:
- 250 mg EPA + DHA daily supports normal heart function
- 250 mg DHA daily contributes to brain function and normal vision
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Supplements can help
There are many reasons people don’t eat enough fish, including taste and preference, habits, and convenience. For those who prefer not to eat seafood, a supplement like Bio-Marine Plus is an easy way to help reach the recommended omega-3 intake every day.
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Better absorption
Bio-Marine Plus is especially effective because its omega-3s are in free fatty acid form, which the body absorbs faster and more efficiently than the triglyceride form of omega-3s found in fish. The digestive step that normally breaks down omega-3s in fish has been bypassed, improving bioavailability and making it easier for your body to benefit from them.
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Source:
Calder PC, Cawood AL, James C, Page F, Putnam S, Minihane AM. An overview of national and international long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake recommendations for healthy populations. Nutr Res Rev. 2025 Nov 24;39:e6. doi: 10.1017/S0954422425100279. PMID: 41277237.
Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, National Diet and Nutrition Survey 2019 to 2023: report, GOV.UK, published 11 June 2025.
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