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Fish Oil 1200 mg

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Omega-3 360 mg
Fish Oil 1200 mg
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Score65
A 360 mg total omega-3 serving offers practical basic use, but missing EPA/DHA and quality details keep it from being a high-confidence option.
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Quantity:140 Softgel(s) • (140 servings)
Goals:
Cardiovascular Support
Anti-Inflammatory Support

Score 65

A 360 mg total omega-3 serving offers practical basic use, but missing EPA/DHA and quality details keep it from being a high-confidence option.
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$13.99($0.09 per serving)
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Analysis

Total omega-3, rather than the larger fish-oil weight, is the meaningful active measure. The 360 mg amount offers basic support but does not reveal how much comes from EPA versus DHA.

The concentrate form does not confirm its molecular structure. The supplied data also omit the fish species, antioxidant protection, oxidation measures, and independent purity verification.

The 140-serving supply supports long routine use. The serving cost is very low. It fits general low-dose use better than targeted high-EPA or high-DHA supplementation.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking basic fish-oil supplementation
  • Cost-conscious users
  • People who do not need a specific EPA-to-DHA profile
Best for
  • General omega-3 intake
  • Low-dose cardiovascular nutrition
  • Simple softgel routines

Pros

  • 360 mg total omega-3 is disclosed
  • The serving cost is very low.
  • The 140-serving supply supports long routine use.

Cons

  • EPA and DHA amounts are not usable
  • The concentrate form does not confirm its molecular structure.
  • Purity and oxidation details are absent

Warnings

  • People with fish allergy should avoid fish-oil supplements unless their allergy specialist says otherwise.
  • Fish oil can increase bruising or bleeding tendency with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines, especially at higher total omega-3 intakes.
  • Fishy aftertaste, reflux, or loose stools can occur; taking the softgel with food may improve tolerance.

Nutrient quality

65 High impact

The focused fish-oil formula avoids low-value extras. Modest active concentration and an unspecified oil form limit dose and absorption confidence.

Ingredient transparency

61 Moderate impact

The label states total omega-3 and serving count. Separate EPA and DHA amounts, other ingredients, full directions, and key sourcing or quality details remain missing.

Customer satisfaction

72 High impact

The aggregate satisfaction signal is strong and supported by the available response volume. No review-text evidence is provided to assess repeated complaints or whether experiences match the intended use.

Value for money

65 Moderate impact

The formula remains reasonably priced for basic fish-oil use. Modest active concentration and missing EPA and DHA detail reduce value per effective serving.

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Goals

Cardiovascular Support
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitD Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Fish Oil · 1200 mg

Fish oil directly supports triglyceride and inflammatory pathways, but the active omega-3 amount is modest. EPA and DHA are named without individual quantities, limiting precise cardiovascular assessment.

The total omega-3 amount may suit basic maintenance rather than therapeutic lipid lowering. The simple softgel avoids unrelated actives, though a more concentrated and transparent oil would contribute more.

Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 185 studies
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
Moderate effect
A- Goal FitF Strength of SupportF CoverageA Formula Quality
Fish Oil · 1200 mg

Fish oil is well aligned with inflammatory lipid pathways, but the active EPA and DHA amounts are not provided. The low total omega-3 amount makes a strong physiological effect unlikely at the listed serving.

The formula is simple, yet missing source, molecular form, purification, testing, and oxidation-protection details weaken quality. A larger fish-oil number on the front does not establish an effective anti-inflammatory dose.

Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 68 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
15 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1 Gram(s)
Saturated Fat
0.5 Gram(s)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5 Gram(s)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
5 mg
Fish Oil Concentrate
1200 mg
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
0 NP
Docosahexaenoic Acid
0 NP
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
360 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
Omega-3 · 360 mg OverallScore32
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The low-cost fish oil concentrate provides 360 mg total omega-3 from a larger oil serving. EPA and DHA amounts are not supplied, leaving the useful active dose and concentration unclear. Generic sourcing, missing antioxidants, and absent independent purity testing limit quality confidence despite the inexpensive serving.

Fish Oil · 1200 mg OverallScore6
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The label provides a total omega amount but does not quantify EPA or DHA, preventing assessment of the active dose and value. The oil is low in total omega concentration and lacks molecular-form, source, purification, and testing details. No antioxidant stabilizer is listed despite the large, economical supply.

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Sources

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

  1. Dose-dependent effects of fish oil on cardio-metabolic biomarkers in healthy middle-aged and elderly Chinese people: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.
    Song J; Hu M; Li C; Yang B; Ding Q; Wang C; Mao L · Food & function · 2018
    Randomized trial201 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forFish Oil
  2. Eicosapentaenoic acid supplementation alleviates pruritus, enhances skin moisture, and mitigates depression in maintenance hemodialysis patients.
    Lin YL; Wang CL; Chiang TI · Frontiers in nephrology · 2024
    Randomized trial60 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forFish Oil
  3. Lowering effects of fish oil supplementation on proinflammatory markers in hypertension: results from a randomized controlled trial.
    Yang B; Ren XL; Li ZH; Shi MQ; Ding F; Su KP; Guo XJ; Li D · Food & function · 2020
    Randomized trial77 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forFish Oil
  4. The effects of ω-3 fish oil emulsion-based parenteral nutrition plus combination treatment for acute paraquat poisoning.
    Meng Z; Dong Y; Gao H; Yao D; Gong Y; Meng Q; Zheng T; Cui X; Su X; Tian Y · The Journal of international medical research · 2019
    Randomized trial174 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forFish Oil
  5. Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake in Patients Undergoing Dialysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Liu R; Jiang J; Fu Z; Liu C; Yao L; Quan H · Journal of the American Nutrition Association · 2022
    Meta-analysis49 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forFish Oil
  6. Marine Omega-3 Supplementation and Cardiovascular Disease: An Updated Meta-Analysis of 13 Randomized Controlled Trials Involving 127 477 Participants.
    Hu Y; Hu FB; Manson JE · Journal of the American Heart Association · 2020
    Meta-analysis127,477 participants13 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forFish Oil
  7. Impact of omega-3 fatty acids on hypertriglyceridemia, lipidomics, and gut microbiome in patients with type 2 diabetes.
    Lu J; Liu R; Ren H; Wang S; Hu C; Shi Z; Li M; Liu W; Wan Q; Su Q; Li Q; Zheng H; Qu S; Yang F; Ji H; Lin H; Qi H; Wu X; Wu K; Chen Y; Xu Y; Xu M; Wang T; Zheng J; Ning G; Zheng R; Bi Y; Zhong H; Wang W · Med (New York, N.Y.) · 2025
    Randomized trial309 participantsCardiovascular Support forFish Oil
  8. A systematic review of fish-oil supplements for the prevention and treatment of hypertension.
    Campbell F; Dickinson HO; Critchley JA; Ford GA; Bradburn M · European journal of preventive cardiology · 2013
    Meta-analysis1,524 participants17 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forFish Oil
  9. Effects of fish oil-derived fatty acids on suboptimal cardiovascular health: A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Zeng Q; Dong SY; Liu YP; Fu J; Shuai P; Zhao ZM; Li TX · Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD · 2017
    Randomized trial422 participantsCardiovascular Support forFish Oil
  10. Effect of High-Dose Marine Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Atherosclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.
    Sekikawa A; Cui C; Sugiyama D; Fabio A; Harris WS; Zhang X · Nutrients · 2020
    Meta-analysis6 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forFish Oil