Which omega-3 should I choose?

Look past the capsule size and read the EPA and DHA per capsule, since that is what differs. High strength products mean fewer capsules a day. If you avoid fish, plant based omega-3 capsules are available. Krill oil is another option, though it is not suitable if you react to shellfish.

Do you have vegan omega-3?

Yes. Plant based omega-3 capsules are on the shelf for people who avoid fish and shellfish. The EPA and DHA amounts are usually lower than a high strength fish oil, so compare the panel. Doses may be larger to match. Ask our pharmacists if you are unsure which one lines up with what you were taking.

What is the difference between CoQ10 and ubiquinol?

Ubiquinol is the already converted form, and CoQ10 as ubiquinone is converted by the body. Both come in capsules, soft capsules and sprays, in a range of strengths. People often ask about it in relation to their other medicines, which is a conversation for your doctor. We stock practitioner and everyday ranges of both.

Can I check my blood pressure at home?

Yes. Upper arm monitors are the type most often recommended, so look for one that fits your arm size. Sit quietly for five minutes, keep your arm supported, and take two readings a minute apart. Write the numbers down with the date and time. Bring the record to your doctor, since single readings on their own tell you little.

Do cholesterol supplements replace my medicines?

No. Keep taking what your doctor prescribed, and talk to them before adding anything new. Some supplements change how heart and blood pressure medicines behave, including fish oil in higher doses. Our pharmacists can check the whole list with you. That check takes only a few minutes and is worth doing.

Heart & Cholesterol Support

Heart and cholesterol support is mostly about the everyday basics people keep up over years. Customers look here after a check up, a family history conversation, or a change in their numbers. Some want an omega-3 they will actually take. Others want to keep an eye on things at home.

Fish oils and omega-3 is the busiest shelf, including plant based omega-3 for people avoiding fish. Krill oil and high strength EPA and DHA formulas sit there too, from ranges such as BioCeuticals and Metagenics. CoQ10 and ubiquinol are the next most asked for, in capsules and sprays. Magnesium and vitamins A to Z cover the other common additions. Blood pressure and health monitors let you record readings at home.

Cholesterol and blood pressure are numbers to follow with your doctor over time. Supplements sit alongside that, not instead of it, and some interact with common medicines. Our pharmacists can check the combination and the dose with you. For reviews and care planning, see our chronic condition management service.