Omega-3 capsules: does it break a fast?
It dependsEach 1 g capsule has about 9–10 kcal of fat: one or two barely change anything, but technically it is food. It is also absorbed better with a fatty meal and can cause fishy reflux on an empty stomach, so taking it in your eating window is the practical choice.
Approximate energy: ≈10 kcal
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- Water (still or sparkling)
- Black coffee
- Yerba mate (unsweetened)
- Tea and herbal infusions, unsweetened
- Sweeteners (sucralose, stevia)
- Mate, coffee or tea with sugar or honey
- A splash of milk in your coffee
- Latte, flat white or cappuccino
General information; not a substitute for a health professional.