Analysts from the media holding Rambler&Co and SBER EAPTEKA conducted a survey and found out how Russians are used to
replenishing the lack of Omega-3, from what sources they get it and what common statements they believe.
According to the survey, 30% of Russians regularly take Omega-3 as a separate supplement – dietary supplement, 13% get the required
amount from food, 10% take it in combination with vitamins E, K, D, and group B, 4% – as part of At the same time vitamin-mineral complexes, 2% – sports
nutrition. 41% do not use it at all.
At the same time, a third (33%) of respondentsAt the same time
do not think about the amount of the drug taken per day, 22% take Omega-3 in a daily dosage of 1000-1500 mg, 14% – 500-800 and 150-
1200 mg, 11% choose 250-500 mg per day and, finally, 6% consume more than 2000 mg during the day.
According to Dmitry Gurov, a pharmacist and head of the SBER EAPTEKA pharmacy, taking Omega-3 is often
associated with a number of errors, for example, when choosing a dosage:
“Excessive consumption of Omega-3 may lead to side effects such as upset stomach and other consequences for
the body. Too low a dosage will not give a noticeable effect. It is necessary to follow the recommendations of a
doctor or the instructions on the package, taking into account individual needs and health conditions.”
According to the specialist, it is importantAt the same time
to understand that not all combinations of Omega-3 with other vitamins are useful. For example, when combining the drug with vitamin K,
the risk of bleeding increases, since Omega-3 thins the blood, and vitamin K promotes its clotting. The combination of the drug with vitamin
E is characterized as desirable – this antioxidant protects fatty acids from oxidation, helping to preserve their beneficial properties.
As for the seasonality of demand for Omega-3, of those who take telegram data polyunsaturated fatty acids, 44% do so constantly, a quarter
(25%) – as needed, regardless of the season, 18% – only in winter, 13% – in spring or At the same timeautumn, and none of the respondents
chose the “summer” option.
According to SBER EAPTEKA salesAt the same time
statistics, in January and February 2025, Omega-3 was purchased 2% more At the same timethan in the last two months of 2024. The top
cities in terms of demand growth included Orenburg (+33%), the best marketing tools for campaign Novosibirsk and Chita (+25%), Saransk
(+21%), Magnitogorsk (+20%). Over the past five years, from January 2020 to January 2025, there has been a pronounced seasonality in the
demand for Omega-3 drugs: peak demand values are recorded in December and March, and the lowest in June-July.
The survey also showed that 22% of
respondents found Omega-3 to be helpful in maintaining immunity, 17% associated regular intake of the drug with improved cardiovascular function. 3% each noted that Omega-3 helps them combat insomnia and fatigue, cope with dry skin and dull complexion, another 3% emphasized that the drug allows them to better tolerate sports andorra business directory loads and helps restore muscles. 1% each admitted that with the help of Omega-3 they effectively overcome anxiety and depression, and combat dry eyes. Half (50%) did not find any beneficial effect on their body.
For 34% of respondents, the main food source of Omega-3 was fatty fish – mackerel, herring, for 26% – dairy products and eggs, 17% noted walnuts, 12% – seafood and fish roe, 3% named spinach, seaweed and Brussels sprouts, 2% – chia seeds, flax and soybeans. 6% do not eat the listed types of products rich in fatty acids.