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180 softgels · 90-day supply
Essential Omega Fatty Acids for Heart, Brain, and Joint Health
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New Chapter Wholemega 1000 mg overview

If you eat little seafood and want a maintenance-level fish oil, this wild Alaskan salmon oil fits. Each softgel delivers about 520 mg total omega-3s, enough to gently raise an Omega-3 Index over time if your level is low-normal. It’s a good everyday choice for heart and brain maintenance and for people who want the full spectrum of salmon fats and antioxidants. If your triglycerides are elevated, this dose is usually too low for reduction on its own.

EPA and DHA from fish oil reduce how much fat your liver packages into VLDL particles (the carriers that show up on a lipid panel as triglycerides), and they nudge cells to burn fatty acids for energy. They also shift cell-membrane signaling toward less inflammatory eicosanoids (short-lived chemical messengers), which can modestly lower hs-CRP in some people. Whole salmon oil preserves minor omegas like omega-7 and omega-9, plus astaxanthin (a red antioxidant) and a trace of vitamin D3, with oregano and rosemary extracts to protect the oil from oxidation.

Take one softgel twice daily with your two largest meals, as the label suggests. Food improves absorption and reduces fishy burps; keeping the bottle in the fridge helps too. If you need higher omega-3 intake than this provides, a concentrated fish oil or algae oil with gram-level EPA+DHA is more practical. Recheck your Omega-3 Index within 8 to 12 weeks to confirm you’re on target.

Skip salmon fish oil if you have a fish or shellfish allergy. Talk to your clinician before using higher-dose fish oil with blood thinners like warfarin, clopidogrel, apixaban, or rivaroxaban, or before surgery. If your goal is meaningful triglyceride lowering, look for fish oil providing 2 to 4 grams per day of combined EPA and DHA, then verify change on a lipid panel within 4 to 12 weeks.

Frequently asked questions

Is salmon oil as good as regular fish oil?

Salmon oil is a type of fish oil that keeps a broader mix of fatty acids and antioxidants like astaxanthin. For maintenance, it’s great. For targeted triglyceride reduction, a concentrated EPA/DHA fish oil is more efficient per capsule.

How long does fish oil take to lower triglycerides?

With adequate EPA+DHA intake, changes typically show up within 4 to 12 weeks. This product delivers about 520 mg total omega-3s per softgel, which is usually too low to move triglycerides much unless your baseline diet is very low in omega-3.

Does fish oil thin your blood?

At typical maintenance doses, fish oil has a mild anti-platelet effect but rarely causes bleeding by itself. If you use blood thinners like warfarin, clopidogrel, apixaban, or rivaroxaban, discuss dosing with your clinician and pause before procedures.

What labs should I check with fish oil?

Check the Omega-3 Index to see whether you’re adequately replete, and use a standard lipid panel to track triglycerides. If you’re aiming at inflammation, hs-CRP can show whether there’s a measurable change in responders.

How do I avoid fishy burps from fish oil?

Take softgels with meals, store the bottle in the fridge, and avoid taking them right before lying down. If burps persist, switch to enteric-coated fish oil or try a different brand with verified oxidation control.

Can vegetarians get the same benefits without fish oil?

Yes. Algae oil provides preformed DHA and often EPA, which the body uses just like fish oil. It’s a better option than flax-only products because conversion from ALA (the plant omega-3) to DHA/EPA is inefficient.

Is fish oil safe in pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Purified fish oil and algae oil are commonly used for DHA during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This salmon oil is low-dose and free of added vitamin A, but review the exact product with your prenatal clinician before starting.

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 · 90 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)