Omega 3 Bloom

What Omega 3 Bloom Is

Omega 3 Bloom is an omega-3 supplement derived from fish oil, providing the two long-chain omega-3 fatty acids known as EPA and DHA. It is a food supplement, taken daily alongside a normal diet.

What Omega-3 Actually Refers To

"Omega-3" is not one substance. It is a family of fatty acids that share a particular chemical structure, and three members of that family come up constantly on labels.

ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) is the plant-derived one. It is found in flaxseed, chia, walnuts and rapeseed oil.

EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are the long-chain forms. They occur in oily fish and in the algae that fish feed on, which is where fish get them from in the first place.

This distinction is the single most useful thing to understand before buying an omega-3 product, because a supplement can legitimately say "omega-3" on the front while providing only ALA. If EPA and DHA are what you are looking for, the figures to find are the EPA and DHA amounts per serving — not the total oil weight, and not the total omega-3 figure.

Fish Oil, Cod Liver Oil And Algal Oil — Three Different Products

They are sold next to each other and they are not interchangeable.

Fish oil is pressed from the body of oily fish such as anchovy, sardine and mackerel. It is the most common source of EPA and DHA.

Cod liver oil comes from the liver rather than the body, and consequently carries vitamins A and D as well. That makes it a different product with different considerations, particularly around how much vitamin A it brings with it.

Algal oil is derived from marine algae — the original source of EPA and DHA in the food chain. It is the route by which a genuinely vegan EPA and DHA supplement can be made, since fish oil never can be.

Why Freshness Matters With An Oil

Fatty acids oxidise. This is ordinary chemistry rather than a scare story, and it is the reason omega-3 products are packaged the way they are — sealed, opaque where possible, and with a storage instruction on the label worth actually following.

It is also why the storage line on an oil supplement deserves more attention than the storage line on a tablet. Keep the pack sealed, keep it away from heat and direct light, and follow the instruction printed on it.

How It Fits Into Your Routine

Omega-3 is generally taken with a meal, which makes it one of the easier supplements to remember — it attaches itself to eating rather than needing a slot of its own. It is a daily habit rather than an occasional one.

What You Get In Each Pack

A single pack, a 2 pack and a 4 pack. Identical product in each; only the quantity changes. Prices are shown on this page before you add anything to your basket.

Who It's For

Adults who want EPA and DHA from a fish source, and who would rather compare the EPA and DHA figures than the size of the number on the front of the pack.

It is not suitable if you avoid fish, follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, or have a fish allergy. Omega-3 from a fish source is never vegan.

Questions, Answered

What is the difference between ALA, EPA and DHA?
ALA is the plant-derived omega-3, found in flaxseed, chia and walnuts. EPA and DHA are the long-chain forms found in oily fish and in marine algae.

Can a supplement say "omega-3" and contain no EPA or DHA?
Yes. A product providing only ALA is still an omega-3 product. If EPA and DHA are what you want, look for those two figures specifically.

Is fish oil the same as cod liver oil?
No. Fish oil comes from the body of the fish. Cod liver oil comes from the liver and also carries vitamins A and D, which makes it a different product.

Is there a vegan omega-3?
Yes, but not from fish. Algal oil, made from marine algae, is the vegan route to EPA and DHA.

Where do fish get their omega-3 from?
From algae, through the food chain. Algal oil supplements go directly to the original source.

How should I store an oil supplement?
Keep the pack sealed and away from heat and direct light, and follow the storage instruction printed on the pack.

Should I take it with food?
Omega-3 supplements are generally taken with a meal. Follow the directions given on the pack.

Can I take it alongside other BLOOMLY products?
Follow the directions for each product separately, and speak to your doctor first if you take prescribed medication, particularly anticoagulants.

Important Information

Allergens: Contains fish.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store out of the reach of young children.

Warnings: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store out of the reach of young children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, consult your doctor before use.