MyProtein Omega-3 Softgels Review — Is It Worth It?

Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the few supplements with a robust evidence base across multiple health outcomes — cardiovascular health, inflammation, cognitive function, and joint health. MyProtein's offering is the budget entry point: functional and affordable.

What Is It?

MyProtein Omega-3 Softgels provide EPA and DHA — the two marine omega-3 fatty acids with the most extensive research support. Each softgel contains fish oil in a standard concentration. It's a no-frills product aimed at gym-goers who want to tick the omega-3 box at the lowest possible cost.

Ingredients & Nutrition

Per 1-softgel serving: 1000mg fish oil concentrate providing 300mg EPA and 200mg DHA (total 500mg EPA+DHA). At 10 calories per softgel.

The EPA:DHA ratio is approximately 3:2, which is the most commonly used ratio in omega-3 research. Standard practice is to take 2–3g of EPA+DHA daily for anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular benefits, meaning 4–6 of these softgels per day for therapeutic doses. At the standard dose of 2 softgels, you receive 1g EPA+DHA.

The fish oil source is not disclosed beyond "fish," which is a transparency limitation compared to premium products. The softgels are not enteric-coated, which can cause the "fish burp" issue for some users.

Taste & Mixability

Softgels taken with food — no taste if swallowed whole. Some users experience fish-tasting reflux, particularly at higher doses. This is common with non-enteric-coated fish oils and is mitigated by taking with a meal.

Effectiveness

EPA and DHA support multiple physiological systems. For gym-goers specifically, the anti-inflammatory effects are relevant for recovery from resistance training. Research supports omega-3 supplementation for reducing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and supporting cardiovascular health during periods of high training load.

The supplement also contributes to joint health — relevant for anyone under long-term training load — and cognitive function, which has value beyond athletic performance.

Value for Money

At £9.99 for 90 softgels (90 servings at 1 softgel, or 45 at 2 softgels), the cost is approximately £0.11–£0.22 per serving. That's exceptional for an omega-3 product, and makes daily supplementation genuinely affordable. The trade-off is lower EPA+DHA per softgel than premium products.

Verdict

MyProtein Omega-3 is a functional, affordable omega-3 supplement that does the job for most people's basic needs. The transparency limitations and lack of enteric coating are the main drawbacks. If you simply want to add omega-3 to your daily routine at minimal cost, this works. If you want premium purity certification or higher-concentration oil, Nordic Naturals is worth the considerable additional investment.

Rating: 7/10