Can Omega-3 and Pomegranate Seed Oil be taken at the same time?
Find out if omega-3 and pomegranate seed oil can be taken at the same time, or if they are best taken separately.
Omega-3 with pomegranate seed oil
Short answer: Useful in the same plan
While not found to provide additional benefits when taken at the exact same time, research has shown that omega-3 pairs well with pomegranate seed oil.
Also taken with pomegranate seed oil, for healthy fats and circulation
Pomegranate seed oil is mostly punicic acid, a fat your body partly converts toward CLA, while omega-3 covers EPA and DHA. Two oils in one routine are fine when each is taken with food and the labels are read together.
Also taken with fish oil, omega-3 or CLA, for healthy fats
Fish oil, omega-3 and CLA are all fats that benefit from being taken with food, so a single meal can carry them comfortably, and the labels on each bottle can be read together to see how much fat you are adding across the day. More oils in one sitting do not automatically mean more benefit, and when two or three of them are also being taken for circulation, the clotting caution on this page applies to the group rather than to the pomegranate oil alone.
Timing is everything
Many supplements are dependent on being taken at the right time, or with the right meal, for proper absorption. For example, fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin D should be taken together with a high-fat meal. Stimulating supplements, such as rhodiola or ginseng, should avoid being taken too late in the day.
The perfect match
Some supplements are known to complement each other when taken together, either because one helps the other to be absorbed, or because their effects compliment each other. Well known combos include vitamin D3, vitamin K2 and magnesium, or quercetin and bromelain, but there are many others.
Incompatibilities
Likewise, some supplements can compete for absorption or react negatively if taken together. For example, calcium and magnesium compete for absorption, so they are best taken several hours apart, and fiber-heavy supplements such as psyllium husk should be taken by themselves, separate from all other supplements.
Potential additions
The Vitamin Plan will automatically detect if there is a recurring theme in the supplements that you are taking, and suggest a focused addition or two for that theme. For example, if your plan seems to be mostly centered around joint health, it may suggest adding glucosamine or collagen if you didn’t add them yet.
Remember
A balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle always come first, and supplements are meant to be just that: supplementary. While every effort has been made to ensure that the data on this page is accurate, said accuracy can never be guaranteed. The information provided is not medical advice, it is not intended to cover all possible interactions or adverse effects, and neither is it a substitute for the expertise of professional healthcare practitioners. You are always encouraged to do your own research, and to consult with your trusted doctor or pharmacist before taking any supplements.
