Marine Omega (USA)

Marine Omega is a concentrated omega-3 supplement combining fish oil and krill oil for comprehensive EPA and DHA delivery. At US$53.90 for a 30-day supply, it provides a meaningful omega-3 dose from dual marine sources — fish oil for high-dose EPA/DHA and krill oil for phospholipid-bound omega-3s that absorb more readily. Most Americans fall well short of recommended omega-3 intake (the average American diet provides roughly 100mg EPA+DHA daily vs. the 250-500mg recommended by the American Heart Association), making this one of the most broadly beneficial supplements in the Pharmanex range.

What Makes Marine Omega Different

The dual fish oil + krill oil formulation addresses a real limitation of standard fish oil supplements: bioavailability. Standard fish oil delivers omega-3s in triglyceride form, which requires significant digestive processing before absorption. Krill oil delivers omega-3s bound to phospholipids — a form that integrates into cell membranes more efficiently. A 2014 study in Lipids in Health and Disease (PMID: 24450303) found that phospholipid-bound omega-3s achieved higher incorporation into red blood cell membranes compared to triglyceride-form fish oil at equivalent doses.

Marine Omega also includes vitamin D3 and vitamin E. The vitamin D is a practical addition — it's fat-soluble and absorbs optimally when taken with dietary fat, making an omega-3 supplement the ideal delivery vehicle. Vitamin E protects the omega-3 fatty acids from oxidation (rancidity), a common quality issue with fish oil supplements.

Key Ingredients

Fish oil (EPA + DHA) — the primary omega-3 fatty acids for cardiovascular health, brain function, and anti-inflammatory support. A meta-analysis in the Journal of the American Heart Association (2019, PMID: 31567003) confirmed EPA and DHA supplementation reduces cardiovascular event risk.

Krill oil (phospholipid-bound omega-3s) — superior cell membrane incorporation compared to triglyceride-form fish oil. Also contains naturally occurring astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant.

Vitamin D3 — fat-soluble vitamin optimally absorbed with omega-3 fatty acids. Addresses the 42% deficiency rate in US adults.

How to Use

Take the daily serving with a meal containing fat (the omega-3s are fat-soluble and absorb best with dietary fat). Many users take it with dinner. If you experience fish-flavored burps (a common complaint with fish oil supplements), try taking it at the start of a meal rather than the end, or refrigerate the capsules — cold capsules dissolve lower in the digestive tract.

Who Is This For

Ideal for: Anyone not eating fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines) at least twice weekly — which is most Americans. The AHA recommends 250-500mg EPA+DHA daily; Marine Omega provides a meaningful dose toward that target.

Also suited for: Anyone already taking fish oil who wants the enhanced absorption from phospholipid-bound krill oil in addition to standard triglyceride-form fish oil.

Not recommended for: Anyone with a shellfish or fish allergy. Also consult your doctor if taking blood thinners — omega-3s have mild anticoagulant properties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy Marine Omega in the US without signing up?
Yes. No membership, no registration. Ships from the official US warehouse.

Do I still need this if I take LifePak?
LifePak includes some omega-3 coverage, but not at the concentrated doses in Marine Omega. If cardiovascular health, brain function, or anti-inflammatory support is a priority, adding Marine Omega provides clinically meaningful EPA and DHA doses beyond what the multivitamin includes.

Will this cause fishy burps?
Some users experience this. Minimize it by taking with the first bites of a meal (not on an empty stomach), refrigerating capsules, or taking at dinner rather than breakfast.

Important Information

FDA Notice: *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication (especially anticoagulants), or have a medical condition. Contains fish and shellfish (krill) ingredients. Keep out of reach of children.

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Sources & References

1. Hu Y, et al. "Marine omega-3 supplementation and cardiovascular disease." Journal of the American Heart Association, 2019. PMID: 31567003.
2. Ulven SM, et al. "Krill oil versus fish oil: bioavailability comparison." Lipids in Health and Disease, 2014. PMID: 24450303.
3. Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. — Marine Omega product documentation.

Reviewed by the NuBest Skin Editorial Team. Last updated: April 2026.