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Fish oil: morning or night?
Short answer: The time of day matters less than the meal. Fish oil is absorbed better alongside a meal that contains fat (graded moderate), so take it with your fattiest meal, morning or night.
TakeItWhen grade: moderate
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Common questions
Can I take fish oil on an empty stomach?
You can, but absorption is lower than with a fat-containing meal.
Fish oil and vitamin D together?
Yes, both do best with a meal that has fat, so they pair well.
Sources
- Lawson & Hughes 1988, Biochem Biophys Res Commun (PMID 2847723)
How we grade: strong consistent human trials, moderate some human trials, weak limited or indirect evidence, myth evidence says no. This is general information, not medical advice. If you take a prescription medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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