{"product_id":"lipidboost-omega-3-supplement","title":"LipidBoost+ Omega-3 for Dry Eye — EPA \u0026 DHA, 60 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mercury-free EPA and DHA omega-3 supplement, made in New Zealand and formulated for tear film quality. Sixty capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow omega-3 works on dry eye\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a lubricant and it does not add moisture. The fatty acids you eat are incorporated into the oil your meibomian glands secrete, and the evidence suggests they change how readily that oil flows and how inflamed the surrounding tissue becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat has a practical consequence worth stating plainly: it is slow. You are altering the raw material of a gland’s output, not applying something to the surface. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-long-omega-3-dry-eye\"\u003ehow long omega-3 takes to work\u003c\/a\u003e covers the expected timeline, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/omega-3-eye-health\"\u003ethe full nutrition guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to look for in a fish oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour specifications determine whether a supplement is comparable to those used in research: the combined EPA and DHA dose, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/omega-3-for-dry-eye\"\u003ethe ratio between them\u003c\/a\u003e, the chemical form, and freshness. Capsule count and total fish oil weight tell you very little on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTriglyceride-form oils are generally better absorbed than ethyl ester, and freshness matters because oxidised fish oil is both unpleasant and less useful. We have written a full guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-omega-3-supplement\"\u003echoosing a fish oil supplement\u003c\/a\u003e if you are comparing this against something else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople with evaporative dry eye or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/omega-3-meibomian-gland-dysfunction\"\u003emeibomian gland dysfunction\u003c\/a\u003e, particularly those committing to a maintained routine rather than looking for immediate relief. It works best alongside heat and lid hygiene rather than instead of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also relevant if your overall diet is weighted toward omega-6, which is common and which our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/omega-6-to-omega-3-ratio\"\u003ethe omega-6 to omega-3 ratio\u003c\/a\u003e covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActives\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEPA and DHA omega-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 capsules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePurity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in New Zealand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExpected timeline\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree months of consistent use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before omega-3 makes a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree months is the realistic expectation. Omega-3 works by changing the composition of the oil your meibomian glands secrete, which is a slow mechanism by nature. Trials showing benefit generally run three months or longer, and supplementation abandoned at three weeks was always going to appear ineffective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat dose should I take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the label for this product. Dose in dry eye research is usually expressed as combined EPA and DHA rather than total fish oil, which is why comparing products on capsule count alone is misleading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the EPA to DHA ratio matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two fatty acids behave differently. EPA is the more anti-inflammatory of the pair, while DHA is more structural. Most dry eye research has used EPA-weighted formulations, though the evidence is not settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with other medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeak to your doctor if you take anticoagulants or are due for surgery, as fish oil can affect bleeding time. This is the main interaction worth checking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmega-3 is commonly recommended in pregnancy, but check with your midwife or doctor before starting any supplement, and confirm the product is suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/omega-3-eye-health\"\u003eOmega-3 and eye nutrition — the full guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/omega-3-for-dry-eye\"\u003eDoes omega-3 help dry eye? What the evidence says\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/omega-3-dosage-for-dry-eye\"\u003eHow much omega-3 for dry eye?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-omega-3-supplement\"\u003eHow to choose a fish oil supplement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/omega-3-meibomian-gland-dysfunction\"\u003eOmega-3 for meibomian gland dysfunction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meibocare™","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46606559052005,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/2936\/5733\/files\/MeibocareLipidBoost60capsLarge.jpg?v=1742570739","url":"https:\/\/meibo.care\/products\/lipidboost-omega-3-supplement","provider":"Meibocare™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}