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Ultimate Omega 2X Lemon

Nordic Naturals
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Omega-3 2150 mg
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Score71
A very concentrated two-softgel omega-3 serving for focused use. Ambiguous fatty-acid entries, premium cost, and incomplete oil-quality disclosure are important drawbacks.
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Quantity:60 Softgel(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Skin Health
Joint Health
Metabolism Boost

Score 71

A very concentrated two-softgel omega-3 serving for focused use. Ambiguous fatty-acid entries, premium cost, and incomplete oil-quality disclosure are important drawbacks.
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1120.00mg • 60 Softgel(s) servings • Strawberry Omega-3 1120 mg • 60 Softgel(s) • 30 servings $31.41 ($1.04 per serving) 120 servings Omega-3 2150 mg • 120 Softgel(s) • 60 servings $83.26 ($1.38 per serving)
$42.46($1.41 per serving)
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Analysis

The two-softgel serving lists 2,150 mg total omega-3, making it one of the most concentrated options in the group. That amount is better suited to focused high-intake use than casual maintenance.

Repeated component entries do not clearly separate EPA, DHA, and other omega-3 amounts. The source oil, molecular form, oxidation protection, and purity verification are also not supplied.

It fits adults who have a defined reason for a concentrated serving and accept the premium recurring cost. Routine users may obtain adequate support from a lower-dose, clearer product.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a very high omega-3 total
  • Experienced high-dose softgel users
  • People with a defined reason for concentrated intake
Best for
  • Focused high-intake routines
  • Concentrated omega-3 delivery
  • Users wanting fewer softgels per high dose

Pros

  • Very high 2,150 mg total
  • Two-softgel serving
  • Concentrated dose depth
  • Lemon flavor may improve tolerance

Cons

  • EPA and DHA amounts are ambiguous
  • Oil source and molecular form are missing
  • Freshness and purity details are absent
  • Premium recurring cost
  • More than many routine users need

Warnings

  • The high omega-3 intake may increase bruising or bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines
  • Fish-derived oil may be unsuitable for people with a fish allergy; verify the source when it is not stated
  • Fish oil can cause reflux, nausea, or loose stools in some users

Nutrient quality

81 Highest impact

The stated omega-3 amount is substantial. EPA and DHA labels are present, but repeated total amounts do not establish a clean fatty-acid breakdown.

Ingredient transparency

63 Moderate impact

EPA and DHA labels are present, but repeated total amounts do not establish a clean fatty-acid breakdown. Complete usage, inactive-ingredient, molecular-form, and purity details remain unavailable.

Customer satisfaction

74 High impact

The supplied aggregate rating and review volume provide a useful satisfaction signal. Specific comments are unavailable, so recurring complaints and purpose-specific experiences cannot be assessed.

Value for money

69 High impact

The active amount partly supports the cost, but disclosure gaps weaken quality-adjusted value. The product is moderately competitive but lacks the disclosure needed for a stronger comparison.

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Goals

Skin Health
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Omega-3 · 2150 mg

Omega-three fatty acids support skin barrier lipids and help regulate inflammatory signaling. The 2,150 mg total amount provides substantial depth for that pathway.

The streamlined formula concentrates on one relevant pathway instead of spreading the serving across many actives. The label gives a total amount but does not clearly separate EPA and DHA or establish molecular form and purity testing.

Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 35 studies
Joint Health
Joint Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA- Formula Quality
Omega-3 · 2150 mg

Omega-3 fatty acids support inflammatory balance and may reduce stiffness in inflammatory joint conditions. Human evidence supports EPA and DHA for inflammatory pathways, though joint benefits are less consistent than their cardiovascular effects.

The 2,150 mg total omega-3 amount is meaningful for anti-inflammatory support. Total omega-3 is disclosed, but the ingredient data do not clearly separate EPA and DHA or identify molecular form and purity testing.

Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 40 studies
Metabolism Boost
Metabolism Boost
Impact
Moderate effect
F Goal FitB Strength of SupportD CoverageA Formula Quality
Omega-3 · 2150 mg

A substantial omega-3 amount may support lipid handling and metabolic health, but it is not a direct metabolism-boosting active. Its strongest role is lipid support rather than increasing energy expenditure.

The total omega-3 quantity is clearly stated, while separate EPA and DHA yields are not provided in the supplied data. The high-potency serving provides depth for omega-3 use but does not add thermogenesis, mitochondrial transport, or targeted glycemic control.

Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 42 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
25 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
2.5 Gram(s)
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Docosahexaenoic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids)
 2150 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
Omega-3 (Docosahexaenoic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids) · 2150 mg OverallScore59
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The supplied label data separately associates amounts with EPA and DHA and indicates a highly concentrated omega-3 serving. Molecular form, fish source, antioxidant protection, and independent purity verification are not shown, which limits confidence in absorption and freshness. Active-amount cost appears favorable, although the repeated total-omega entries make the fatty-acid breakdown less clear than a conventional EPA and DHA panel.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Supplementation of fish oil and olive oil in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
    Berbert AA; Kondo CR; Almendra CL; Matsuo T; Dichi I · Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) · 2005
    Randomized trial43 participantsJoint Health forOmega-3
  2. Krill oil improved osteoarthritic knee pain in adults with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis: a 6-month multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Stonehouse W; Benassi-Evans B; Bednarz J; Vincent AD; Hall S; Hill CL · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2022
    Randomized trial235 participantsJoint Health forOmega-3
  3. Effects of omega-3 supplementation on lipid metabolism, inflammation, and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Wang W; Xu Y; Zhou J; Zang Y · Clinical rheumatology · 2024
    Meta-analysis1,018 participants18 studies pooledJoint Health forOmega-3
  4. Impact of type and dose of oral polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on disease activity in inflammatory rheumatic diseases: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
    Sigaux J; Mathieu S; Nguyen Y; Sanchez P; Letarouilly JG; Soubrier M; Czernichow S; Flipo RM; Sellam J; Daïen C · Arthritis research & therapy · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,420 participants30 studies pooledJoint Health forOmega-3
  5. A meta-analysis of the analgesic effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation for inflammatory joint pain.
    Goldberg RJ; Katz J · Pain · 2007
    Meta-analysis17 studies pooledJoint Health forOmega-3
  6. Effects of omega-3 supplementation on glucose and lipid metabolism in patients with gestational diabetes: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Liu W; Gao M; Yang S; Sun C; Bi Y; Li Y; Wang J; Yuan X · Journal of diabetes and its complications · 2023
    Meta-analysis331 participants6 studies pooledMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  7. Hepatic de novo lipogenesis is suppressed and fat oxidation is increased by omega-3 fatty acids at the expense of glucose metabolism.
    Green CJ; Pramfalk C; Charlton CA; Gunn PJ; Cornfield T; Pavlides M; Karpe F; Hodson L · BMJ open diabetes research & care · 2021
    Randomized trial38 participantsMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  8. Clinical and metabolic response to flaxseed oil omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in patients with diabetic foot ulcer: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Soleimani Z; Hashemdokht F; Bahmani F; Taghizadeh M; Memarzadeh MR; Asemi Z · Journal of diabetes and its complications · 2018
    Randomized trial60 participantsMetabolism Boost Skin Health forOmega-3
  9. The Effects of Flaxseed Oil Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation on Metabolic Status of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Mirmasoumi G; Fazilati M; Foroozanfard F; Vahedpoor Z; Mahmoodi S; Taghizadeh M; Esfeh NK; Mohseni M; Karbassizadeh H; Asemi Z · Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association · 2018
    Randomized trial60 participantsMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  10. A combination of omega-3 and plant sterols regulate glucose and lipid metabolism in individuals with impaired glucose regulation: a randomized and controlled clinical trial.
    Wang JF; Zhang HM; Li YY; Xia S; Wei Y; Yang L; Wang D; Ye JJ; Li HX; Yuan J; Pan RR · Lipids in health and disease · 2019
    Randomized trial200 participantsMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  11. Dietetic intervention in psoriatic arthritis: the DIETA trial.
    Leite BF; Morimoto MA; Gomes CMF; Klemz BNC; Genaro PS; Shivappa N; Hébert JR; Damasceno NRT; Pinheiro MM · Advances in rheumatology (London, England) · 2022
    Randomized trial97 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  12. Omega-3 fatty acid supplement skin cancer prophylaxis in lung transplant recipients: A randomized, controlled pilot trial.
    Miura K; Vail A; Chambers D; Hopkins PM; Ferguson L; Grant M; Rhodes LE; Green AC · The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation · 2019
    Randomized trial49 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  13. Treatment of hard-to-heal wounds in ischaemic lower extremities with a novel fish skin-derived matrix.
    Lee YJ; Han HJ; Shim HS · Journal of wound care · 2024
    Randomized trial50 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  14. Effect of eicosapentaenoic acid, an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, on UVR-related cancer risk in humans. An assessment of early genotoxic markers.
    Rhodes LE; Shahbakhti H; Azurdia RM; Moison RM; Steenwinkel MJ; Homburg MI; Dean MP; McArdle F; Beijersbergen van Henegouwen GM; Epe B; Vink AA · Carcinogenesis · 2003
    Randomized trial42 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3