Avocado oil and fish oil: how do they differ, and which suits you?

Different fat types, different needs

Avocado oil and fish oil differ in fat type. For omega-3 EPA and DHA, choose a source specifying these substances, such as fish oil.

If you are looking for a plant oil with healthy fats as a major component, avocado oil is worth considering. Its prominent healthy fats are called monounsaturated fats, or MUFA.

Start with your goals and choose a convenient format that fits your everyday life.

References: Molecules: avocado oil · NIH ODS: omega-3

Compare features and choose for your lifestyle.

1. Fish oil — Provides the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA, which are part of cell structures and are involved in regulating inflammation in the body. Check the amounts of EPA and DHA on the label separately from the total weight of fish oil.
2. Avocado oil — oleic acid, or omega-9, is a major fatty acid. It is the same type abundant in olive oil, suiting those interested in plant oils.

Fish oil supplements may cause unpleasant taste or smell, burping or stomach discomfort in some people. If you have a fish allergy, check the label and consult a healthcare professional before choosing.

If you prefer not to consume oil directly, softgels let you take it without tasting or measuring, and are convenient to carry for meals.

References: Molecules: avocado oil · NIH ODS: omega-3 · GENISÉ: Avocado Plus

How do healthy fats and plant compounds support cholesterol care?

1. Healthy fats: use them in place of saturated fat — Replacing saturated fats, such as butter, with unsaturated fats such as MUFA in meals can help lower LDL, often called “bad cholesterol.” The key is to replace the type of fat in the diet.
2. Plant compounds called phytosterols: help reduce cholesterol absorption — These natural compounds have a structure similar to cholesterol and compete during absorption in the intestine, so less cholesterol enters the body. Their effect on LDL depends on the type and amount consumed.

Phytosterols have been reported in avocado oil, but available Avocado Plus information does not specify phytosterols per softgel. This mechanism therefore does not confirm the product's LDL-lowering effect.

Read more about Healthy fats in avocado oil and Phytosterols and cholesterol to choose fat sources that suit your goals

References: AHA: dietary fats · EFSA: phytosterols · Molecules: avocado oil · GENISÉ: Avocado Plus

Avocado Plus: avocado oil in a convenient format for you

For avocado oil in a convenient format, choose Avocado Plus from GENISÉ. Its softgels are easy to take at home, at work or while travelling.

1. Thoughtfully selected — GENISÉ uses cold-pressed, unrefined extra virgin Hass avocado oil
2. Ready-portioned — 500 mg of Natural Avocado Oil per softgel. No measuring spoon or direct taste of oil.
3. Convenient blister packs — 10 softgels per strip. Open only the one you will take; the rest remain sealed in their compartments.

Take 2 capsules with a meal, following the label directions. See Avocado Plus ingredients and details before buying

References: GENISÉ: Avocado Plus · Ingredient information — Hass Extra Virgin cold-extracted avocado oil · GENISÉ — Avocado Plus blister packaging information

Choose what suits you and make self-care simple

Choose fish oil when you specifically want the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA, or avocado oil when you are interested in a plant oil with healthy monounsaturated fats (MUFA) as a major component.

For those who value simplicity, Avocado Plus fits into meals without an oil bottle or measuring equipment.

Order Avocado Plus and choose the pack that suits you

References: NIH ODS: omega-3 · Molecules: avocado oil · GENISÉ: Avocado Plus

Frequently asked questions

Can avocado oil replace fish oil?

Choose according to the nutrients you need. Avocado oil has healthy monounsaturated fats, or MUFA, as a major component, while fish oil is known for the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA. If you have been advised to use EPA or DHA specifically, follow the recommended type and amount.

How is Avocado Plus convenient to take?

Contains 500 mg of avocado oil per softgel in blister packaging. No measuring or tasting the oil directly, and you can open only the softgel you need.

When should I take Avocado Plus?

The label directs you to take 2 capsules with a meal. Choose a convenient meal and follow the product label.

References

1. Molecules — Avocado Oil: Characteristics, Properties, and Applications
2. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — Omega-3 Fatty Acids — Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
3. GENISÉ — Avocado Plus ingredients and directions (product information)
4. American Heart Association — Dietary fat types and LDL
5. EFSA — Phytosterols and cholesterol
6. Ingredient information — Hass Extra Virgin cold-extracted avocado oil
7. GENISÉ — Avocado Plus blister packaging information