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Dietary supplement

Omega Complex Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by GNC Ultra Mega Green

Capsule Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Omega Complex is a dietary supplement by GNC Ultra Mega Green with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart health, healthy cooking fat, skin moisturizing.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Oleic Acid. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Omega Complex by GNC Ultra Mega Green

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 5 of its 5 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains 5 active ingredients, all omega and plant-derived fatty acids. Oleic acid comes from olive oil — the same monounsaturated fat found in Mediterranean diets.

The other active ingredients are eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (often called EPA and DHA, marine omega-3 fats), gamma-linolenic acid (an omega-6 fat from plant sources), and alpha-linolenic acid (a plant-based omega-3). The capsule also contains several inactive ingredients including fish body oil, borage oil, flax seed oil, gelatin, glycerin, and natural lemon flavor.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: heart health and bone strengthening.
  • We looked for evidence on: Coronary heart disease (CHD), Hypertension, Stroke, Cardiovascular disease, Bone health, Osteoporosis.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Oleic Acid is rated "Possibly Effective" for Coronary heart disease (CHD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Oleic Acid is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hypertension, Stroke.

Oleic acid is possibly effective for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and coronary heart disease. Evidence isn't established in our data for the other four active ingredients in this product.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Oleic Acid

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Oleic acid is generally recognized as safe in the amounts you'd get from food — olive oil, for instance. At higher supplement-level doses, safety data is limited.

For pregnancy and lactation, food amounts are considered fine, but concentrated supplement doses haven't been well studied; talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Oleic Acid

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Oleic Acid.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Antidiabetes drugs (blood-sugar–lowering medications) are the main concern — oleic acid may increase their strength. We couldn't check the other four active ingredients for interactions, so use the search tool to verify your exact medications.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

This omega complex may be worth considering if you're interested in oleic acid for heart health or cholesterol support. If you take any blood-sugar–lowering medication, you'll want to check this product with your doctor or pharmacist first — it could strengthen those drugs' effects.

Even if you don't take diabetes medication, run your full drug list through the checker on this page before you start.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 24, 2012.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Omega Complex, straight from the product label.

Brand GNC Ultra Mega Green
Net contents 30 Pack(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 24, 2012
DSLD ID 11609
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Approved Health, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult Female (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Omega Complex by GNC Ultra Mega Green, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories10 {Calories}--
Calories from Fat10 {Calories}--
Total Fat1 g2%
Eicosapentaenoic Acid215.7 mg--
Docosahexaenoic Acid84.4 mg--
Gamma-Linolenic Acid60 mg--
Oleic Acid50 mg--
Alpha-Linolenic Acid125 mg--

Other ingredients: Fish Body Oil, Borage Oil, Flax seed Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Olive Oil, Caramel color, natural Lemon flavor

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Label statements
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General Statements

GNC GUARANTEE Use any GNC supplement for as little as 10 days. If you are not 100% completely satisfied, return the unused portion of the product with proof of purchase to your GNC store for a complete refund of your purchase price. No questions asked!

GNC QUALITY COMMITMENT GNC, the leader in the development and manufacture of dietary supplements is committed to producing the highest quality products available. This commitment begins with quality designed supplement formulations. Every raw material that goes into a GNC supplement is guaranteed as to quality and potency. Each product is dated and then shipped immediately to our stores, so you can be sure you are purchasing the freshest supplements available. At GNC, we extend our quality commitment to you by offering our money-back guarantee.

No Artificial Colors.

ACTUAL SIZE

Each pack contains: Omega Complex

Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration.

- Omega Complex - A healthy blend of omega 3,6 and 9 fatty acids per daily serving. This blend includes EPA and DHA, essential omega-3 fatty acids known to support brain and joint health. Daily supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids also provide numerous heart-health benefits. They help to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, are necessary in the maintenance of normal blood pressure and may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. FDA evaluated the data and determined that, although there is scientific evidence supporting the claim, the evidence is not conclusive.

Brand IP Statement(s)

WHOLE FOOD ENHANCED VITAPAK(R) PROGRAM FOR ALL WOMEN

Formula

Green foods multivitamin formula with 2,000 IU of vitamin D-3 - Strenghthens bones with 650 mg of calcium and clinically proven MBP(R) - Promotes heart health with high potency Omega Complex - Supports metabolism with green tea and urinary tract health with cranberry

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.

WARNING: Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS: As a dietary supplement, take contents of one pack daily with food.

General

CODE 335522 CMG

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Omega Complex by GNC Ultra Mega Green label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Omega Complex by GNC Ultra Mega Green

These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Eicosapentaenoic Acid

215.7 mg per serving

Docosahexaenoic Acid

84.4 mg per serving

Gamma-Linolenic Acid

60 mg per serving

Oleic Acid

Interacts with
86 drugs
50 mg per serving

Oleic acid is a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat found mainly in olive oil, canola oil, avocados, and nuts. As part of a Mediterranean-style diet, it...

Oleic Acid monograph & interactions

Alpha-Linolenic Acid

125 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Fish Body Oil, Borage Oil, Flax seed Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Olive Oil, Caramel color, Natural Lemon flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Omega Complex by GNC Ultra Mega Green Drug Interactions

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86Drugs
86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Omega Complex with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Oleic Acid1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs. Preliminary clinical research in patients with type 2 diabetes taking oral hypoglycemic drugs shows that eating a diet rich in oleic acid from olive oil decreases fasting blood glucose levels when compared to eating a diet rich in linoleic acid from sunflower oil. It is unknown if taking oleic acid supplements would have this effect or if this change is clinically significant. Until more is known, use caution. Dose adjustment may be necessary. Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, metformin (Glucophage), pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Omega Complex, from the product label.

GNC Ultra Mega Green

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Phone Number
1-888-462-2548
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Omega Complex by GNC Ultra Mega Green: Common Questions

Does Omega Complex by GNC Ultra Mega Green interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Omega Complex has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Omega Complex contains 5 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this help my cholesterol?
Oleic acid in this product is possibly effective for high cholesterol and heart disease, based on the evidence we hold. Results vary from person to person, and you should talk with your doctor about whether it fits your specific situation.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The oleic acid found in normal food amounts is considered safe, but concentrated supplement doses haven't been well studied during pregnancy and lactation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before taking this product.
What is oleic acid, and why is it in here?
Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fat — the same heart-healthy fat you'll find in olive oil and avocados. It's included because early research suggests it may help with cholesterol and heart health.
What are EPA and DHA?
EPA and DHA are marine omega-3 fatty acids found mainly in fish. In this product they come from fish body oil. We don't have effectiveness data on file for them in this particular formulation.
Are there any side effects listed for this product?
No adverse effects are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean side effects can't happen — talk with your pharmacist if you notice any unusual symptoms after starting.

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Sources & How We Checked

Omega Complex's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 19 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Oleic Acid 19 references
  1. Madigan C, Ryan M, Owens D, et al. Dietary unsaturated fatty acids in type 2 diabetes: higher levels of postprandial lipoprotein on a linoleic acid-rich sunflower oil diet compared with an oleic acid-rich olive oil diet. Diabetes Care 2000;23:1472-7. PubMed
  2. Gillingham, L. G., Gustafson, J. A., Han, S. Y., Jassal, D. S., and Jones, P. J. High-oleic rapeseed (canola) and flaxseed oils modulate serum lipids and inflammatory biomarkers in hypercholesterolaemic subjects. Br J Nutr 2011;105(3):417-427. PubMed
  3. Jones PJ, Senanayake VK, Pu S, Jenkins DJ, Connelly PW, Lamarche B, Couture P, Charest A, Baril-Gravel L, West SG, Liu X, Fleming JA, McCrea CE, Kris-Etherton PM. DHA-enriched high-oleic acid canola oil improves lipid profile and lowers predicted cardiova
  4. Cater, N. B., Heller, H. J., and Denke, M. A. Comparison of the effects of medium-chain triacylglycerols, palm oil, and high oleic acid sunflower oil on plasma triacylglycerol fatty acids and lipid and lipoprotein concentrations in humans. Am.J Clin.Nutr PubMed
  5. Mozaffarian D, Clarke R. Quantitative effects on cardiovascular risk factors and coronary heart disease risk of replacing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils with other fats and oils. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2009;63(Suppl 2):S22-33. PubMed
  6. Cao Y, Hou L, Wang W. Dietary total fat and fatty acids intake, serum fatty acids and risk of breast cancer: A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Int J Cancer. 2016;138(8):1894-904. doi: 10.1002/ijc.29938. PubMed
  7. FDA completes review of qualified health claim petition for oleic acid and the risk of coronary heart disease. November 2018. Available at: www.fda.gov/Food/NewsEvents/ConstituentUpdates/ucm624758.htm. Accessed January 25, 2019.
  8. Liu X, Kris-Etherton PM, West SG, et al. Effects of canola and high-oleic-acid canola oils on abdominal fat mass in individuals with central obesity. Obesity. 2016;24(11):2261-2268. PubMed
  9. Bowen KJ, Kris-Etherton PM, West SG, et al. Diets enriched with conventional or high-oleic acid canola oils lower atherogenic lipids and lipoproteins compared to a diet with a western fatty acid profile in adults with central adiposity. J Nutr. 2019;149(3 PubMed
  10. Steffen BT, Duprez D, Szklo M, Guan W, Tsai MY. Circulating oleic acid levels are related to greater risks of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. J Clin Lipidol. 2018;12(6):1404-1412. PubMed
  11. Banim PJ, Luben R, Khaw KT, Hart AR. Dietary oleic acid is inversely associated with pancreatic cancer - Data from food diaries in a cohort study. Pancreatology. 2018;18(6):655-660. PubMed
  12. Morin SJ, Gaziano JM, Djoussé L. Relation between plasma phospholipid oleic acid and risk of heart failure. Eur J Nutr. 2018;57(8):2937-2942. PubMed
  13. Samieri C, Féart C, Proust-Lima C, et al. Olive oil consumption, plasma oleic acid, and stroke incidence: the Three-City Study. Neurology. 2011;77(5):418-25. PubMed
  14. Compher CW, Kinosian BP, Rubesin SE, Ratcliffe SJ, Metz DC. Energy absorption is reduced with oleic acid supplements in human short bowel syndrome. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2009;33(1):102-8. PubMed
  15. Ben Fradj MK, Ouanes Y, Hadj-Taieb S, et al. Decreased oleic acid and marine n?-?3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in Tunisian patients with urothelial bladder cancer. Nutr Cancer. 2018;70(7):1043-1050.
  16. de Silva PS, Luben R, Shrestha SS, Khaw KT, Hart AR. Dietary arachidonic and oleic acid intake in ulcerative colitis etiology: a prospective cohort study using 7-day food diaries. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014;26(1):11-8. PubMed
  17. Higashi K, Shige H, Ito T, et al. Effect of a low-fat diet enriched with oleic acid on postprandial lipemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Lipids. 2001;36(1):1-6. PubMed
  18. Lin HC, van Citters GW, Heimer F, Bonorris G. Slowing of gastrointestinal transit by oleic acid: a preliminary report of a novel, nutrient-based treatment in humans. Dig Dis Sci. 2001;46(2):223-9. PubMed
  19. Li D, Tong Y, Li Y. Associations between dietary oleic acid and linoleic acid and depressive symptoms in perimenopausal women: The Study of Women's Health Across the Nation. Nutrition. 2020 Mar;71:110602. PubMed

See these in context on the Oleic Acid monograph →

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