"I already eat fish, so I probably don't need a supplement" is one of the most common — and most reasonable-sounding — reasons people skip omega-3 supplements entirely. Whether that's actually true depends on a few specifics most people haven't checked. Here's how to work out where you actually stand, and where GreenKare Omega 3-6-9 Plus might still be worth adding.
Quick self-check: do you meet the general guideline?
- General health guidelines commonly suggest around 2 servings of oily fish per week (salmon, mackerel, sardines, herring)
- "Oily fish" specifically — not white fish like cod, snapper, or the fish in most hawker dishes, which contain far less omega-3
- A serving is roughly 100-140g, cooked — not a token piece in a mixed dish
- This needs to be consistent most weeks, not an occasional treat
If you genuinely hit that most weeks
You're likely getting a reasonable amount of EPA and DHA directly from food, and a supplement may be less critical for you specifically — though some people still choose one for consistency on weeks diet falls short, or for the added Omega-6 and Omega-9 balance a formula like this provides.
If your "fish" is mostly white fish or processed
Fish head curry, steamed white fish, fishcake, and fish ball noodles are common in Singapore, but they're relatively low in omega-3 compared to oily fish. If this is most of your "fish intake," you may be getting far less omega-3 than you'd assume from the word "fish" alone.
If you eat fish occasionally, not weekly
A once-a-fortnight salmon lunch is a nice habit, but it's unlikely to consistently meet the general 2-servings-a-week guideline most health bodies reference. This is where a daily supplement most directly fills a gap that occasional meals don't cover.
💬 Where do you land?
Solid 2+ servings of oily fish a week, occasional salmon here and there, or basically never? Be honest in the comments — we're curious how common each group actually is.
The bottom line
Whether you need a supplement genuinely depends on how much oily fish you eat, not just whether "fish" appears in your diet somewhere. If you're not consistently hitting 2 servings of oily fish a week, a daily option like GreenKare Omega 3-6-9 Plus is a realistic way to close that gap — plant-based, with no fishy aftertaste to worry about.
This article is for general health information only and isn't a substitute for medical advice. Please speak with a doctor or dietitian about your individual nutritional needs.