Healthy Oils — clear, authorised wording & transparent labelling
In this category you’ll find food-supplement oils presented zwięźle i przejrzyście: what each product contains, how much per serving, and how it fits a balanced diet. We avoid non-authorised health promises and use wording aligned with Great Britain’s Nutrition & Health Claims rules.
What to look for on the label
- Amount per serving (e.g., EPA/DHA mg per softgel; ALA mg per softgel)
- Authorised claims (where applicable) with the exact intake conditions
- Suitability & format (vegan/vegetarian softgels, capsule shell composition)
- Origin & quality (UK-made/packaged, GMP, sustainability certifications where stated on pack)
- Clear directions and standard food-supplement advisories
Main oil types in this category
Fish Oil (Omega-3: EPA & DHA)
Fish oil softgels list the amounts of EPA and DHA per softgel. In GB/EU, the following health claims are authorised when intake conditions are met:
- EPA & DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart at a daily intake of 250 mg EPA+DHA.
- DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision at 250 mg DHA/day.
- Maternal DHA contributes to the normal brain and eye development of the foetus and breastfed infants with an additional 200 mg DHA/day on top of 250 mg EPA+DHA.
Always check how many softgels provide the qualifying daily intake before using a claim in marketing copy.
Krill Oil (phospholipid omega-3 with naturally occurring astaxanthin)
Krill oil provides EPA & DHA in a phospholipid matrix and naturally occurring astaxanthin. Authorised omega-3 claims (as above) apply only if the daily EPA/DHA intakes are met. Sourcing statements (e.g., MSC) should mirror what’s on the product label/certificate.
Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil (ALA, plant-origin omega-3)
Flaxseed oil provides alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). In GB/EU the authorised nutrition/health claim is:
- ALA contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels with a daily intake of 2 g ALA. (Example: if one softgel provides 500 mg ALA, four softgels deliver 2 g.)
Evening Primrose / Borage Oil (GLA, omega-6)
Evening primrose and borage oils contain GLA (gamma-linolenic acid). There are no authorised GB/EU health claims for GLA itself; neutral product facts are recommended. If Vitamin E is present, the permitted claim is: Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress (no extra wording).
Other healthy oils you may see here (coming soon)
- Algal oil (vegan DHA) — check mg DHA per serving if you plan to rely on authorised DHA claims.
- MCT oil — presented as a neutral product fact (source and composition), no performance/energy claims unless authorised.
- Black seed oil (Nigella sativa), pumpkin seed oil, hemp seed oil — neutral composition/sourcing notes only.
Who might choose these formats?
- People who prefer clearly dosed softgels with stated mg per serving
- Shoppers looking for vegan/vegetarian options (e.g., flaxseed oil; algal oil)
- Users who value UK-made/packaged, GMP-referenced products and transparent labels
Important compliance notes
- Use only authorised claims and include the intake condition (e.g., “at 250 mg/day…” or “at 2 g/day…”).
- Avoid claims of disease prevention, treatment, anti-inflammatory, hormonal balancing or superiority (e.g., “better absorbed”) unless substantiated and permitted.
- Environmental/sustainability claims (e.g., MSC) should match the label/certification and avoid unsupported superlatives.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, seek professional advice before use.