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Wholemega 1000 mg by New Chapter

120 softgels · 60-day supply
Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil for Heart, Brain, and Joint Health
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New Chapter Wholemega 1000 mg overview

If you’re looking for fish oil for heart health but don’t eat fatty fish twice a week, this whole‑salmon oil is a good maintenance pick. It fits adults with a low Omega‑3 Index or higher body weight who want a steady bump without mega‑dosing. It’s also useful if your hs‑CRP (a blood marker of inflammation) runs high‑normal and you’re dialing in diet. If your triglycerides are elevated, this amount is usually too low for reduction on its own.

EPA and DHA in fish oil reduce how much fat your liver loads into VLDL particles (the carriers that show up as triglycerides), and they nudge cells to burn fatty acids for energy faster. Most changes in triglycerides and the Omega‑3 Index show up within 4 to 12 weeks. Wholemega keeps salmon’s full fat profile—omega‑3, -5, -6, -7, and -9—plus astaxanthin (the red antioxidant in salmon) and a small amount of vitamin D3. The clinically meaningful effects here still come from EPA+DHA; the other fats are fine to have but not the main drivers.

Take one softgel twice daily with your two largest meals, as directed. Food improves absorption and cuts down on fishy burps; keeping softgels in the freezer helps if you’re prone. This is a maintenance‑level dose. If you and your clinician are targeting triglyceride lowering, concentrated fish oil with 2–4 grams of EPA+DHA per day is the usual therapeutic range.

Fish oil can slightly increase bleeding tendency at higher intakes; if you’re on warfarin, a direct oral anticoagulant, or antiplatelet drugs like clopidogrel, loop in your prescriber and monitor. Allergy to fish is a reason to skip. Let your surgeon know you take fish oil before a procedure. For tracking, recheck your Omega‑3 Index, triglycerides, and hs‑CRP after 8 to 12 weeks.

Frequently asked questions

Is this enough fish oil to lower high triglycerides?

Usually no. Most triglyceride reduction in trials happens at 2–4 grams per day of combined EPA+DHA. Wholemega provides about 520 mg total omega‑3s per serving, which is better for maintenance than therapy.

How long does fish oil take to work?

Expect changes within 4–12 weeks. The Omega‑3 Index rises first, then triglycerides and sometimes hs‑CRP follow. Re‑test after 8–12 weeks to see if your dose is doing enough.

Does fish oil thin your blood?

At typical doses it has a mild anti‑platelet effect. The bleeding risk matters mainly at higher intakes or when combined with anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs. If you’re on these, coordinate with your clinician.

What labs should I check with fish oil?

Track your Omega‑3 Index to confirm tissue levels, triglycerides to gauge lipid effects, and hs‑CRP if inflammation is a goal. Re‑check 8–12 weeks after starting or changing dose.

Will whole‑salmon oil cause fishy burps?

Taking it right before meals usually prevents this. If you’re sensitive, try freezing the softgels and avoid taking them on an empty stomach.

Can I take fish oil with a statin?

Yes. Clinically, fish oil and statins are commonly used together and have complementary effects. Keep your care team in the loop and continue routine lipid monitoring.

What’s in New Chapter Wholemega 1000 mg?

It’s wild Alaskan salmon oil with a full fat profile: about 520 mg total omega‑3s per serving, plus small amounts of vitamin D3 and astaxanthin, and herbal antioxidants for stability.

How to take it & ingredients

Suggested use: Take one softgel two times daily, preferably immediately before your two largest meals, or as recommended by your healthcare professional.
Active ingredients
2 softgels per serving · 60 servings
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
520 mg
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
180 mg
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
220 mg
Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Octadecatetraenoic Acid, Docosapentaenoic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Heneicosapentaenoic Acid, Eicosatrienoic Acid
120 mg
Total Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Linoleic Acid, Arachidonic Acid, Eicosadienoic Acid
20 mg
Total Omega-5 & 7 Fatty Acids
Myristoleic Acid, Palmitoleic Acid, Margaroleic Acid
95 mg
Total Omega-9 Fatty Acids
Oleic Acid, Gadoleic Acid, Erucic Acid, Nervonic Acid
300 mg
Vitamin D3
From Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil
2.5 mcg, 100 IU
Astaxanthin
From Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil
2.5 mcg
Botanical Antioxidant Stability System (B.A.S.S.™) Proprietary Blend
Organic Oregano (leaf) and Rosemary (leaf) supercritical extracts
12 mg
Other ingredients: Capsule (Gelatin [Halal] and Glycerin), Tocopherols (to preserve freshness)