Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and Fractional Iron Absorption in Obese South African Women

Inclusion Criteria: * Self-classified women from African descent and of reproductive age (18 - 35 years) * BMI ≥ 28kg/m2 (indicating obesity) * Midly- or non-anaemic (Hb ≥11 g/dl) * Low n-3 LCPUFA status (RBC omega-3 index \< 6%) * Low grade systemic inflammation (HS-CRP ≥ 2 mg/l but ≤ 20 mg/l) * Be able to read and understand English Exclusion Criteria: * Treated chronic disease or gastrointestinal disorders * Regular use of medication (except oral contraceptives, others after approval by the investigator) and women receiving treatment for high blood pressure * Current consumption of iron or n-3 LCPUFA or ascorbic acid-containing supplements other than the supplements provided (Participants will be asked to discontinue use three weeks prior to enrolment) * Subject on a weight loss diet or planning to start a weight loss diet during the duration of the study * Pregnancy or lactation * Subjects who cannot be expected to comply with the study protocol * Subjects who are smoking * Difficulty drawing blood due to poor quality veins * Individuals that have a fear of needles or suffer from vaso-vagal episodes when exposed to blood * Subjects with fish allergies * Participants who plan to start or stop the use of contraceptives in the following 4 months.