{"product_id":"ips-omega-3","title":"Omega 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA clean, concentrated omega-3 formula.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIPS Omega 3 delivers EPA and DHA — the two long-chain omega-3 fatty acids — as marine triglycerides, in a soft gel capsule. It’s a source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health, taken as 2 capsules a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  details.ips-accordion summary { list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1025em; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; }\n  details.ips-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  details.ips-accordion summary::after { content: '+'; font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: 300; color: #555; margin-left: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }\n  details.ips-accordion[open] summary::after { content: '−'; }\n  details.ips-accordion .ips-accordion-body { padding: 12px 0 8px; font-size: 1.05em; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ips-accordion\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy these ingredients\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ips-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOmega-3 is an essential fatty acid\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body cannot produce it itself, so it has to come from diet or supplementation. Unlike omega-6, which is easy to get enough of from a typical diet, omega-3 usually isn’t.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDHA\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most important omega-3 fatty acid, forming part of the cell membranes throughout the body — it’s found in particularly high amounts in the retina, brain and sperm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis specific EPA\/DHA combination\u003c\/strong\u003e supports the maintenance of good health and supports cognitive health and brain function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainably sourced\u003c\/strong\u003e from cold-water fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ips-accordion\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eThis might be for you if…\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ips-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want your EPA and DHA amounts stated on the label, not folded into a vague “fish oil” figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou’re comfortable with a marine-derived softgel — not suitable if you have a seafood allergy (see below).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou’re an adult, 18 or older.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ips-accordion\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat’s inside (per capsule)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ips-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #555; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eMeasured to the milligram, not eyeballed. Usual dose is 2 capsules a day:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85em; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eINGREDIENT\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 14px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.85em; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003ePER CAPSULE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f4f1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df;\"\u003eEPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), as triglycerides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df; text-align: right; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e160 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df;\"\u003eDHA (docosahexaenoic acid), as triglycerides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8df; text-align: right; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 14px; padding: 12px 14px; background-color: #f7f7f7; border-radius: 6px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 0.9em; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eExplore with AI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/?q=Here+are+the+active+ingredients+in+a+supplement+I%27m+looking+at+%28per+capsule%29%3A+EPA+eicosapentaenoic+acid+as+triglycerides+160+mg%2C+DHA+docosahexaenoic+acid+as+triglycerides+100+mg.+The+recommended+dose+is+2+capsules+per+day+for+adults+18+and+older.\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 8px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 0.85em; font-weight: bold; color: #333; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e✦ ChatGPT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.8em; color: #888;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePowered by a third-party AI, not IPS — nothing it says is a SAHPRA-approved claim about this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ips-accordion\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ips-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe usual dose for adults 18 years and older is 2 capsules per day, with a full glass of water. Can be taken with or without food. Swallow whole — don’t crush or chew. Not indicated for children under 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ips-accordion\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho should take care\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ips-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t take if you’re allergic to seafood or shellfish — IPS Omega 3 is derived from marine sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot indicated for children younger than 5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t take if hypersensitive to any other ingredient, or on chronic medication without medical advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace oral antibiotics at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy? Speak to your doctor or pharmacist first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you’re unsure how this affects you, avoid driving or operating machinery until you know.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ips-accordion\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eStorage\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ips-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"\u003eStore at or below 25°C, in the original, tightly closed container, protected from moisture and out of the bathroom. Keep out of reach of children. Don’t use after the expiry date. Return unused medicine to your pharmacist rather than the bin or drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ips-accordion\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eRegulatory information\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ips-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eCategory D34.6 Complementary Medicine, Fats, Oils and Fatty Acids · Scheduling status: S0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #777; font-size: 0.9em; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ips-accordion\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ips-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eOur customer care team can help with anything about IPS Omega 3 or our other products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmail: \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@ipshealth.co.za\"\u003einfo@ipshealth.co.za\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomer care line: \u003ca href=\"tel:+27101406700\"\u003e010 140 6700\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7027\/5745\/files\/PIL-IPS-Omega3.pdf?v=1789625765\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead the Patient Information Leaflet.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"IPS Health \u0026 Wellness","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46936005607585,"sku":null,"price":435.36,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7027\/5745\/files\/omega3_1-1.jpg?v=1787929543","url":"https:\/\/ipshealth.co.za\/products\/ips-omega-3","provider":"IPS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}