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
More questions
- Ginger or turmeric infusionDoes not break a fast
- KombuchaBreaks a fast
- Sports or isotonic drinksBreaks a fast
- Non-alcoholic beerBreaks a fast
- Coffee with sweetenerIt depends
- Mate with milkBreaks a fast
- A piece of fruit (e.g. an apple)Breaks a fast
- A handful of nutsBreaks a fast
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General information; not a substitute for a health professional.