Can You Take Fish Oil (Omega-3) and Omega-7 Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

Omega-7 (palmitoleic acid) and Fish Oil are both lipid supplements that compete for intestinal lipid absorption pathways. Co-ingestion may reduce the bioavailability of each due to micelle saturation.

How to arrange timing

Separate Omega-7 and Fish Oil by at least 1 hour for optimal absorption of both lipid supplements.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Mu H, Høy CE, Progress in Lipid Research, 2004; Intestinal lipid absorption competition

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.