What Jamieson Omega 3-6-9 Does
Jamieson Omega 3-6-9 helps keep your heart working normally, and three softgels a day with food is the amount that benefit is set at.
Each softgel carries three oils rather than one: 456 mg of molecularly distilled anchovy and sardine oil, 456 mg of non-GMO flaxseed oil and 292 mg of borage oil. Between them they supply 300 mg of omega-3, 210 mg of omega-6 and 150 mg of omega-9 in a single 1,200 mg softgel, with a natural lemon flavour worked into the shell. At 200 softgels this is a value pack, and at three a day it runs for just over two months.
What Is Actually in Each Softgel
Here is the full breakdown, taken from Jamieson’s own panel. We publish it because the amounts are the only way to compare one omega product with another, and because three softgels is a meaningfully different product from one.
Omega-3, 300 mg in total. This splits into 192 mg of alpha-linolenic acid from the flaxseed oil, 65 mg of EPA and 43 mg of DHA from the fish oil. The EPA and DHA are the long-chain forms your heart benefit is measured in, and at three softgels they come to 324 mg a day.
Omega-6, 210 mg in total. This is 132 mg of linoleic acid and 78 mg of gamma-linolenic acid. Borage seed is one of the richest sources of GLA there is, and 78 mg a softgel is a generous amount of it.
Omega-9, 150 mg, all of it oleic acid. Oleic acid is the fat that makes up most of olive oil, and here it comes from the borage oil. Worth knowing: your body makes oleic acid on its own, which is why it sits alongside the other two families rather than being described as essential.
And the quality statement, which is Jamieson’s own. The fish oil is molecularly distilled and the finished product is tested free from heavy metals, PCBs, dioxins, mercury and lead. It is gluten free and lactose free, with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. That is a specific, checkable claim and it is one of the better reasons to choose this brand.
Three Softgels a Day, and Why the Number Matters
The heart benefit attached to EPA and DHA is set at 250 mg a day. This product carries 108 mg of EPA and DHA per softgel, so three softgels give 324 mg and carry it comfortably.
That is the number to hold on to when you are comparing shelves. What counts in a comparison is the milligrams of EPA and DHA rather than the softgel count, and this is the figure most pages leave out. Three a day from a 200-softgel pack is 66 days of cover, which is why the value size is the sensible one to buy if you are taking it properly.
Take them with food. Jamieson are explicit that swallowing these without a meal is what causes digestive upset in people prone to it, and splitting the three across the day suits most people better than taking all three at once.
Give it three months. These fats work by being built into your cell membranes over weeks, so a steady habit does far more than an occasional high dose.
How This Compares with the Other Omegas We Stock
We would rather you bought the right one than the first one, so here is the honest placement.
This is the value blend. Two hundred softgels, three oil families, a fair GLA content and a strong testing statement, at a price per softgel that is hard to match. If you want a general omega habit covered for two months, this is the one.
If your interest is brain and vision specifically, the amounts matter more. Those benefits are measured on DHA at 250 mg a day, and a higher-strength four-family omega blend carries 389 mg of DHA in its daily dose, which is where to look if that is what brought you here.
If you want the most EPA and DHA per shilling and nothing else, a dedicated high-strength fish oil gets you there faster, because here you are also paying for the flaxseed and borage oils. And if you simply want a plain daily omega-3, a straightforward omega-3 softgel is the simplest option we carry.
Is Jamieson Omega 3-6-9 Right for You?
- If you take a blood thinner, or you have a bleeding disorder. Jamieson’s own label says to consult a practitioner first, and so do we. Bring your prescription to the counter and let our pharmacist look at it, and tell your surgeon or dentist you are taking it if you have a procedure booked.
- If you manage diabetes or have a stomach ulcer. These are both on Jamieson’s own caution list for this product. Our doctor is at the pharmacy if you would like the whole question looked at properly before you start.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please speak to us first rather than reading the general advice on a box.
- If this is for a child. Jamieson do not recommend it under 4 years unless a practitioner directs it, and a 1,200 mg softgel is a large thing for a small child to swallow in any case. We stock omega-3 syrups and chewables made for children.
- If you are allergic to fish, or you avoid beef gelatine. The oil is from anchovy and sardine and the softgel shell is bovine gelatine, so this one is not suitable for vegetarians, vegans or anyone needing a halal-certified capsule. Ask us and we will show you the plant-based options.
Where to Buy Jamieson Omega 3-6-9 in Kenya
Order online and we deliver countrywide, or collect from our pharmacy at Kahawa Sukari Shopping Center, Nairobi. We send orders to Nairobi and every neighbourhood around it — the CBD, Westlands, Parklands, Gigiri, Muthaiga, Runda, Rosslyn, Kitisuru, Lower Kabete, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Karen, Langata, South B, South C, Eastleigh, Buruburu, Donholm, Embakasi, Ngong Road, Kasarani, Roysambu, Zimmerman, Githurai, Ruaka, Banana Hill, Two Rivers, Village Market and Pride Lands — and across Kiambu, Thika, Juja, Ruiru, Kikuyu, Limuru and Ngong.
Beyond the capital we deliver to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Machakos, Athi River, Kitengela, Kajiado, Naivasha, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kisii, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga, Webuye, Kitale, Nandi Hills, Iten, Kapenguria, Embu, Meru, Chuka, Kerugoya, Murang’a, Othaya, Nyahururu, Nanyuki, Maralal, Isiolo, Marsabit, Moyale, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Lodwar, Kitui, Mwingi, Makueni, Emali, Kibwezi, Voi, Taveta, Wundanyi, Mariakani, Diani, Ukunda, Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi, Lamu and Hola. At three softgels a day a pack runs for a known length of time, so tell us the pack size you want and we will work out how many months that covers before you order.
Across Africa, ask us before you order. We have sent orders to Uganda, Tanzania, Somaliland and as far as Malawi, and we will quote for Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and the rest of the continent. Tell us the destination and we will confirm any import paperwork before the parcel leaves us.
Living abroad? Order from wherever you are and we deliver to your family here in Kenya. Kenyans in the UK, the United States, Canada, South Africa and the Gulf order from us regularly for parents and relatives at home. An omega blend like this one taken steadily month after month does far more than a single pack, so tell us who it is for and how many months you want covered and we will set up the repeat.
Why Buy Your Jamieson Omega 3-6-9 from HealthAlone Kenya?
HealthAlone is a pharmacist-led health ecosystem licensed by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, and our stock is original, sealed and correctly stored. Kahawa Sukari is a real counter with real pharmacists behind it.
Our pharmacists will check this against anything you take for your blood, your sugar or your stomach, and tell you plainly whether three softgels a day is the right amount for you. Our doctor is here too if you would rather have the whole question looked at properly.
It is one more step in our vision: building Africa’s most trusted health ecosystem, accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many softgels should I take?
Three a day with food. Jamieson’s range is 1 to 3, but the heart benefit attached to EPA and DHA is set at 250 mg a day, and this product gives 108 mg of EPA and DHA per softgel — so three softgels reach 324 mg and one does not. At three a day a 200-softgel pack covers 66 days.
How much EPA and DHA do I get?
65 mg of EPA and 43 mg of DHA per softgel, which is 195 mg and 129 mg across three. The rest of the 300 mg of omega-3 in each softgel is 192 mg of alpha-linolenic acid from the flaxseed oil, which is a plant omega-3 your body converts only slowly into the long-chain forms. This is why we publish both figures rather than the single omega-3 total.
Is this good for memory and concentration?
If that is your main reason for buying, we would point you elsewhere and tell you why. Brain and vision benefits are measured on DHA at 250 mg a day, and three softgels here give 129 mg. A higher-strength omega blend carries 389 mg of DHA in its daily dose. This product is better understood as a good general-purpose omega habit.
Why does it have three different oils?
To cover three fatty acid families from one softgel: fish oil for EPA and DHA, flaxseed oil for plant omega-3 as ALA, and borage oil for omega-6 as GLA and omega-9 as oleic acid. The 78 mg of GLA per softgel from borage seed is a genuinely generous amount and one of the better reasons to pick a blend over a plain fish oil.
Is it vegetarian or halal?
No. The oil is from anchovy and sardine and the softgel shell is bovine gelatine. If you need a plant-based or certified-halal omega, tell us and we will show you what we carry.
Can I take it with my heart or blood pressure medicine?
Bring the prescription to the counter first. Omega-3 is generally taken alongside those medicines without trouble, but it is worth a pharmacist seeing your actual list, and our doctor is at the pharmacy if you want the whole picture reviewed. Keep taking what you have been prescribed.
Does it interact with warfarin, aspirin or my diabetes medicine?
Jamieson’s own label says to consult a practitioner before use if you take blood-thinning medication or have a bleeding disorder, diabetes or an ulcer. Please speak to our pharmacist before you start, and tell your surgeon or dentist about it if you have a procedure booked.
Is it safe for children?
Jamieson do not recommend it under 4 years unless a practitioner directs it, and a 1,200 mg softgel is a large thing for a young child to swallow. We stock omega-3 syrups and chewables made for children, so please ask us rather than cutting a softgel open.
Will it give me a fishy aftertaste or repeat on me?
There is a natural lemon flavour in the shell to help with that, and the fish oil is molecularly distilled. Taking the softgels with a meal and spreading them across the day is what helps most. Jamieson note that taking them without food is what causes digestive upset in people prone to it.
How long before I notice anything?
Treat three months as a fair trial. These fats are built into your cell membranes over weeks rather than days, which is why the 200-softgel pack is the sensible size if you are serious about it.
Where can I buy Jamieson Omega 3-6-9 in Kenya?
From HealthAlone. Order online for countrywide delivery, or collect at our pharmacy at Kahawa Sukari Shopping Center in Nairobi. We also ship to family in Kenya for customers ordering from the UK, the United States, Canada, South Africa and the Gulf, and we quote for the rest of Africa on request. At three softgels a day the 200-pack covers 66 days, so tell us how many months you want covered and we will set up the repeat.
