Metabolic Nutrition - OMEGA 369 - 180 Softgels

Metabolic Nutrition OMEGA 369 is a triple-source essential fatty acid formula delivering 3,600mg of ultra cold-pressed, un-denatured Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9 oils per three-softgel serving — 1,200mg per softgel from three distinct and complementary fat sources: Free Range Fish Oil (Omega-3 EPA and DHA), Organic Borage Seed Oil (Omega-6 GLA), and Organic Flaxseed Oil (Omega-9 ALA). Most omega supplements cover one source — typically fish oil alone — leaving the Omega-6 GLA and plant-sourced Omega-9 ALA dimensions unaddressed. OMEGA 369 covers all three in one softgel. Ultra cold-pressed processing preserves the full un-denatured fatty acid profile that heat-processing destroys. Stabilized with Mixed Natural Tocopherols (Vitamin E) to protect oil freshness and prevent oxidation in the bottle. 180 softgels per container — 60 three-softgel servings. Take 3 softgels daily with food. Do not exceed 6 softgels per day. Contains Gelatin — not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.†

Supplement Facts — Metabolic Nutrition OMEGA 369 (Per 3 Softgels / 60 Servings)

• Total Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) — 3,600mg (1,200mg per softgel)

Sources

• Omega-3 (EPA + DHA) — from Free Range Fish Oil
• Omega-6 (GLA — Gamma-Linolenic Acid) — from Organic Borage Seed Oil
• Omega-9 (ALA — Alpha-Linolenic Acid / Oleic Acid) — from Organic Flaxseed Oil

• Other Ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Mixed Natural Tocopherols (natural antioxidant preservative)
• Ultra cold-pressed — un-denatured fatty acid profile preserved
• No artificial ingredients, colors, or sweeteners
• Contains Gelatin — not suitable for vegetarians or vegans
• 180 softgels per container — 60 three-softgel servings
• Take 3 softgels daily with food. Do not exceed 6 softgels per day.

Why Omega-3, 6, and 9 Together — The Complete EFA Picture

Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are polyunsaturated fats that the human body cannot synthesize on its own — they must come from diet or supplementation. The term "essential" carries the same weight as it does for essential amino acids: without them, critical physiological processes either don't function or function poorly. The omega fatty acid family includes three numerically distinct categories that are structurally different, sourced differently, and biologically different in their effects on the body. Covering all three through a single daily supplement is the most comprehensive approach to essential fat nutrition.†

The Three Sources — What Each Oil Provides

Free Range Fish Oil — Omega-3 EPA and DHA

Fish oil is the most extensively researched omega supplement in nutritional science, and EPA and DHA are the two marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids at the center of that research. EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) is the primary anti-inflammatory omega-3 — it reduces the production of arachidonic acid-derived pro-inflammatory eicosanoids by inhibiting the enzyme delta-5-desaturase, directly reducing the inflammatory signaling that drives joint pain, cardiovascular inflammation, and the chronic low-grade inflammation associated with metabolic disease. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is the structural omega-3 — the most abundant fatty acid in the brain's gray matter and the retina, governing membrane fluidity, synaptic transmission efficiency, cognitive performance, and visual acuity.†

Metabolic Nutrition specifies Free Range Fish Oil — not farmed fish or generic fish meal. Free-range (wild-caught) fish accumulate higher concentrations of EPA and DHA naturally because their diet reflects a natural marine food chain. The cold-pressing process preserves the full un-denatured EPA and DHA content — heat processing, which is used in the production of lower-quality fish oil supplements, oxidizes polyunsaturated fatty acids and reduces the effective biological activity of the oil delivered to the consumer.†

Organic Borage Seed Oil — Omega-6 GLA

This is where OMEGA 369 meaningfully diverges from standard fish oil supplements. Borage seed oil (Borago officinalis) is the richest known plant source of Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) — an omega-6 fatty acid that occupies a unique position in the omega-6 family. Most dietary omega-6 (from vegetable oils, processed foods, and nuts) is linoleic acid (LA), which can be converted in the body to arachidonic acid — the pro-inflammatory compound that EPA inhibits. GLA takes a different metabolic pathway: it converts to dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA), which is the direct precursor to anti-inflammatory prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) — one of the most important anti-inflammatory eicosanoids produced by the body. GLA's metabolic pathway is therefore anti-inflammatory rather than pro-inflammatory — the opposite of most dietary omega-6 fatty acids.†

Published research on GLA from Borage Seed Oil documents specific benefits for joint inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis (GLA is the omega-6 fat with the most clinical evidence for inflammatory joint conditions), skin health (GLA is essential for the maintenance of the skin's barrier function and is a primary reason why evening primrose oil and borage oil have been used for skin conditions for decades), hormonal balance, and nerve function. The fact that borage seed oil provides more GLA per gram than any other plant source makes it the optimal GLA source for a supplement — significantly outpacing evening primrose oil (which is commonly used but provides a lower GLA percentage per gram).†

Organic Flaxseed Oil — Omega-9 ALA

Flaxseed oil provides alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) — the plant-based parent omega-3 — alongside oleic acid (the omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acid that gives olive oil many of its heart-health properties). ALA can be converted in the body to EPA and DHA, though the conversion rate is low and variable. Its primary direct contribution is as a source of plant-derived polyunsaturated fats with anti-inflammatory properties, support for cardiovascular health through cholesterol metabolism effects, and as a phytoestrogen source (through its lignan content) that supports hormonal balance. Oleic acid (omega-9) from flaxseed oil reduces LDL cholesterol oxidation, supports insulin sensitivity, and provides the cardiovascular protective effects associated with high-oleic plant oils. Metabolic Nutrition uses Organic Flaxseed Oil — certified organic sourcing ensures the oil is produced without pesticides or synthetic herbicides that concentrate in fat-soluble matrices.†

Ultra Cold-Pressed — Why Processing Method Determines Oil Quality

The term "cold-pressed" refers to the extraction method used to obtain oil from seeds and fish sources. Conventional oil extraction uses heat and chemical solvents — processes that are efficient and inexpensive but that oxidize polyunsaturated fatty acids, destroy antioxidant compounds, and produce trans-fatty acid byproducts. Cold-pressing extracts oil through mechanical pressure at temperatures below 122°F (50°C), preserving the full native fatty acid profile, naturally occurring antioxidants, and the structural integrity of the polyunsaturated chains that give these oils their biological activity. The "ultra" in Metabolic Nutrition's "ultra cold-pressed" designation indicates processing at the lowest feasible temperatures for maximum preservation of the un-denatured oil profile.†

The Mixed Natural Tocopherols included in OMEGA 369 as an "other ingredient" serve a specific quality function: Vitamin E tocopherols are the primary lipid-soluble antioxidant that naturally protects polyunsaturated fatty acids from oxidation in both biological tissue and in the softgel itself. Without antioxidant protection, polyunsaturated oils — which have multiple reactive double bonds — oxidize in the bottle over time, producing rancid, bioactivity-reduced oil. Natural tocopherols extend the effective shelf life of the oil while providing additional vitamin E content with each serving.†

The Benefits — What the Research Shows

The three oil sources in OMEGA 369 collectively address a broad spectrum of health outcomes that have been studied in peer-reviewed human clinical research. Cardiovascular health — EPA and DHA reduce serum triglycerides (the most consistently documented effect, with FDA-qualified health claim status), reduce platelet aggregation reducing thrombosis risk, reduce blood pressure modestly, and improve vascular endothelial function. Joint health — EPA reduces inflammatory eicosanoid production while GLA drives anti-inflammatory PGE1 production, producing additive anti-inflammatory effects that are documented in rheumatoid arthritis research. Brain and cognitive function — DHA is structurally essential for brain tissue; research documents improvements in memory, mood, and cognitive performance with DHA supplementation. Skin health — GLA and DHA together support the skin's barrier function, sebum production regulation, and protection against UV-induced oxidative damage. Bone density — omega-3 fatty acids improve calcium absorption and reduce urinary calcium excretion, with multiple studies documenting modest improvements in bone mineral density. Body composition — EPA and DHA have documented effects on fat cell metabolism through activation of PPARα and PPARγ receptors that regulate fat oxidation gene expression.†

OMEGA 369 vs. Standard Fish Oil — Why the Three-Source Approach Matters

A standard fish oil supplement addresses one fatty acid category — the marine-sourced EPA and DHA of the omega-3 family — and provides no omega-6 GLA or plant-based omega-9 ALA. For most people whose dietary omega-6 intake is dominated by pro-inflammatory linoleic acid (from vegetable oils, processed foods, and restaurant cooking), the anti-inflammatory GLA from borage seed oil is a genuinely complementary addition — it converts through the anti-inflammatory DGLA pathway rather than the pro-inflammatory arachidonic acid pathway that most dietary omega-6 follows. The flaxseed ALA and oleic acid add cardiovascular and hormonal support dimensions that fish oil alone doesn't provide. At 3,600mg of combined EFAs from three distinct and complementary sources, OMEGA 369 provides broader essential fat coverage than any single-source omega supplement at a comparable dose.†

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does OMEGA 369 differ from a standard fish oil supplement?
   Standard fish oil provides Omega-3 EPA and DHA from one source. OMEGA 369 provides Omega-3 from Free Range Fish Oil, Omega-6 GLA from Organic Borage Seed Oil, and Omega-9 ALA from Organic Flaxseed Oil — covering all three essential fatty acid categories from three distinct and complementary sources at 3,600mg total EFA per serving. The GLA from Borage Seed Oil is the dimension most absent from conventional omega supplementation and the one with the most distinctive anti-inflammatory benefits separate from EPA and DHA.†
2. Why take 3 softgels instead of just 1?
   Each softgel provides 1,200mg of combined EFAs. The full therapeutic dose — 3,600mg — requires 3 softgels. Research on omega fatty acids for cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory, and cognitive benefits generally uses doses of 2–4g of combined omega fatty acids daily. The 3-softgel serving brings the total EFA dose into the range where meaningful physiological effects are consistently documented. Taking 1 softgel daily provides maintenance-level EFA support — taking the full 3-softgel serving provides the dose associated with the most positive research outcomes.†
3. Does OMEGA 369 cause fish burps?
   Taking the softgels with a full meal significantly reduces any GI discomfort or fishy aftertaste — the dietary fat in the meal helps the softgels digest smoothly. The cold-pressed, un-denatured oil quality in OMEGA 369 also produces less oxidation-related off-flavor than rancid or lower-quality fish oil products, which are the primary source of the "fish burp" problem in many fish oil supplements.†
4. Is OMEGA 369 appropriate for vegetarians or vegans?
   No — the softgel capsule shell is made from Gelatin (animal-derived), and Free Range Fish Oil is a primary ingredient. OMEGA 369 is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. Individuals seeking a plant-based omega supplement should look for algae-derived DHA/EPA products that use plant-based capsule shells.†

How to Take Metabolic Nutrition OMEGA 369

Take 3 softgels daily with food. Do not exceed 6 softgels per day. Taking with a meal containing some dietary fat supports absorption of all three fat-soluble oil components and reduces any potential GI discomfort. Can be split across meals — 1-2 softgels with each of two meals — or taken all 3 together with the largest meal of the day. Store in a cool, dry place away from heat, light, and moisture. For best results, use consistently daily as part of a balanced nutrition and training program. Not intended for pregnant or nursing mothers. Not intended for children under 18 years of age. Consult a physician before use if taking any medications or having any medical condition — particularly blood thinners, as omega fatty acids have mild anticoagulant activity.†

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Who Should Exercise Caution with OMEGA 369

• Individuals taking blood thinners (Warfarin/Coumadin) should consult a physician — omega fatty acids have documented mild anticoagulant activity that can compound blood thinner effects
• Individuals with fish or shellfish allergies should consult a physician — contains Fish Oil
• Not suitable for vegetarians or vegans — contains Gelatin and Fish Oil
• Not intended for pregnant or nursing mothers without physician clearance
• Not for children under 18
• Individuals scheduled for surgery should consult a physician — omega fatty acids are typically recommended to be discontinued 1–2 weeks before surgery due to anticoagulant effects
• Consult a physician before use if taking any prescription medications
• Keep out of reach of children.

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.