Bulk Super Omega 3 Review — Is It Worth It?

Bulk Super Omega 3 occupies the mid-ground between budget MyProtein omega-3 and the premium Nordic Naturals. It offers better EPA and DHA concentrations than standard fish oil softgels at a price that remains accessible for daily use.

What Is It?

Super Omega 3 is Bulk's fish oil supplement, using a concentrated fish oil formula to provide higher EPA and DHA per softgel than standard-strength products. It's targeted at health-conscious gym-goers who want more from their omega-3 than a basic supplement provides.

Ingredients & Nutrition

Per 1-softgel serving: 1000mg fish oil providing 540mg EPA and 360mg DHA (total 900mg EPA+DHA). At 10 calories per softgel.

The "Super" designation comes from the higher concentration: nearly double the EPA+DHA per softgel compared to standard fish oil products including MyProtein's version. This means two softgels provides 1.8g EPA+DHA — close to therapeutic range — rather than the 1g from standard products. The fish source is sustainably certified, which Bulk discloses on product pages.

Taste & Mixability

Softgels — no taste when swallowed. The higher oil concentration can increase the probability of fishy aftertaste for reflux-prone individuals. As with all fish oil products, taking with a meal reduces this.

Effectiveness

The higher EPA+DHA concentration per softgel is the primary practical advantage. Reaching a therapeutic dose (2–3g EPA+DHA daily) requires fewer capsules — 3 softgels versus 6–8 of standard products. This improves compliance and reduces the daily pill burden.

The sustainability certification also addresses a genuine concern with fish oil products — the environmental impact of fish oil sourcing is meaningful, and certified sustainable sourcing from Bulk is a positive differentiator.

Value for Money

At £11.99 for 90 softgels (90 servings at 1 softgel, or 30–45 at higher doses), you're paying approximately £0.13 per softgel. Given the higher EPA+DHA per softgel, the effective cost to reach therapeutic doses is competitive with or below MyProtein's standard product. The sustainable sourcing certification adds further value.

Verdict

Bulk Super Omega 3 is the rational mid-market choice for omega-3 supplementation. The higher EPA+DHA concentration means fewer capsules to therapeutic dosing, and the sustainable sourcing is a meaningful ethical consideration. For most gym-goers who want effective omega-3 coverage without premium pricing, this hits the sweet spot between MyProtein's budget option and Nordic Naturals' premium offering.

Rating: 7/10