Ovega-3 Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Ovega-3 against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Ovega-3 is a dietary supplement by Ovega-3 with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for vegan/vegetarian source of omega-3s (dha and epa), heart and triglyceride health, brain and eye support.Based on those ingredients, 375 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Algal Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ovega-3 by Ovega-3
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Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
- No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.
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 — Algal Oil.
- The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
- Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
- For scale: 375 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.
Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.
Why this rating?
- We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 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.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 25, 2011.
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
General information
Key facts about Ovega-3, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Ovega-3 by Ovega-3, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 g | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 15 {Calories} | -- |
| Total Fat | 2 g | 3% |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 130 mg | -- |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 320 mg | -- |
| Total Calories | 20 {Calories} | -- |
| Algal Oil | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Modified Cornstarch, Carrageenan, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Water, Beta-Carotene, Caramel
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For use as a dietary supplement, take one softgel per day.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
As with any nutritional supplement, please inform your healthcare professional before use.
Do not use this product it safety seal bearing "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" under cap is missing or torn.
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.
Storage
Storage Conditions: Store at room temperature. Do not expose to excessive heat, humidity, or direct sunlight.
Formula
500mg Omega-3s DHA+ EPA
General Statements
- HEART HEALTHY alternative to fish oil* - From a sustainable plant source - NO fishy aftertaste
2 month supply
General
OFBH3101-1
Brand IP Statement(s)
©Amerifit, Inc. 2010
Introducing Ovega-3, an all-vegetarian DHA + EPA Omega-3 supplement from a safe and natural plant source (algae); not fish. With 500mg of total omega-3s, Ovega-3 provides the same heart healthy benefits of traditional fish oil but without the unpleasant fishy aftertaste associated with some fish oils.* Most people think that fish are the original source of DHA and EPA, but it's really the algae they eat that naturally contain these important omega-3s. Ovega-3 has gone directly to the source and bypassed the fish. You can be sure that Ovega-3 is 100% free of PCBs and mercury because it is sourced from plants that are grown outside of the ocean. As one of the highest quality omega-3 supplements available, Ovega-3 is also from a sustainable source and does not deplete the ocean’s supply of fish.
life’sDHA(TM) is a trademark of Martek Biosciences Corporation.
life’sDHA(TM) is from an all-natural, vegetarian source (algae); not fish. Most people think that fish are the original source of DHA & EPA omega-3s, but it’s really the algae they eat that naturally contain these heart healthy omega-3s.* With Ovega-3 you get all the health benefits of DHA & EPA without the worry of ocean-borne pollutants and toxins potentially found in certain fish.
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HEART HEALTHY
powered by life'sDHA plus EPA
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Ovega-3 by Ovega-3 label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Ovega-3 by Ovega-3
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 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
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Total Calories
Algal Oil
Interacts with375 drugs
Algal oil is a plant-based source of the omega-3 fats DHA and (in some products) EPA, making it a popular alternative to fish oil for vegetarians, veg...
Algal Oil monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Modified Cornstarch, Carrageenan, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Water, Beta-Carotene, Caramel. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Ovega-3 by Ovega-3 Drug Interactions
Ovega-3 contains 4 ingredients, and 1 of them has known drug interactions. Altogether it interacts with 375 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Ovega-3 interact with 375 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 4 ingredients in Ovega-3 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Algal Oil
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with the effects of antidiabetes drugs and reduce their effects.
Read the full Algal Oil + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Acebutolol interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with the effects of antidiabetes drugs and reduce their effects.
Read the full Algal Oil + Acetohexamide interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with the effects of antidiabetes drugs and reduce their effects.
Read the full Algal Oil + Albiglutide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with the effects of antidiabetes drugs and reduce their effects.
Read the full Algal Oil + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with the effects of antidiabetes drugs and reduce their effects.
Read the full Algal Oil + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with the effects of antidiabetes drugs and reduce their effects.
Read the full Algal Oil + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Ammonium Chloride interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with the effects of antidiabetes drugs and reduce their effects.
Read the full Algal Oil + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Aprocitentan interactionAtenololAtenix, Tenormin
How Atenolol interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Atenolol interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAzilsartanEdarbi
How Azilsartan interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Azilsartan interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBenazeprilLotensin
How Benazepril interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Benazepril interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Bendroflumethiazide interactionBendroflumethiazide, NadololCorzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interacts with Ovega-3 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Algal OilAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Algal Oil + Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Ovega-3 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.
Algal Oil
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with the effects of antidiabetes drugs and reduce their effects.
Most algal oil contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Clinical research in people with type 2 diabetes, including those taking antidiabetes drugs, shows that taking DHA 4 grams daily for 6 weeks increases fasting blood glucose levels by about 18 mg/dL when compared with taking olive oil.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking algal oil with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Algal oil usually contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and/or eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). There is evidence that fish oil, which also contains DHA and EPA, can modestly lower blood pressure and might have additive effects in patients treated with antihypertensive drugs.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, algal oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
The risk of interaction is highest for algal oil containing high amounts (> 2 grams daily) of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), or EPA and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). High doses of EPA or oils containing EPA and DHA can reduce platelet aggregation in humans. However, most algal oil contains very little EPA and larger amounts of DHA. While some conflicting evidence exist, most research shows that DHA alone does not affect blood clotting.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Ovega-3, from the product label.
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The Full Monographs Behind Ovega-3’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Ovega-3'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 43 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.
Algal Oil 43 references
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- Bernstein AM, Ding EL, Willett WC, Rimm EB. A meta-analysis shows that docosahexaenoic acid from algal oil reduces serum triglycerides and increases HDL-cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol in persons without coronary heart disease. J Nutr. 2012;142(1):99-104.
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