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Inflammation Balance Natural Lemon Flavor

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Fish Oil 666 mg
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Score47
High vitamin D and natural vitamin E give the formula supporting value. The fish-oil contribution cannot be judged without EPA and DHA amounts.
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Quantity:90 Softgel(s) • (45 servings)
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Score 47

High vitamin D and natural vitamin E give the formula supporting value. The fish-oil contribution cannot be judged without EPA and DHA amounts.
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Analysis

The serving combines 666 mg of Norwegian fish-oil concentrate with 50 mcg of vitamin D and 134 mg of natural vitamin E. Fish-derived omega-3 fats may support cardiovascular and inflammatory pathways, but those effects depend mainly on the actual EPA and DHA delivered rather than total oil weight.

Vitamin E provides oxidation protection, while EPA, DHA, molecular form, fish species, purification, and independent testing remain undisclosed. The 45-serving bottle provides useful companion vitamins but weak fish-oil transparency and uncertain active-dose value.

The product fits users who accept a general fish-oil serving without verified active-fatty-acid potency. Better-labeled alternatives are easier to compare when a specific EPA or DHA target matters.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking general marine-oil supplementation
  • Users who prefer softgel or capsule delivery
  • People without fish allergy
Best for
  • General fish-oil use
  • Broad cardiovascular support
  • Marine-fat supplementation without a specific EPA or DHA target

Pros

  • Includes substantial vitamin D
  • Natural vitamin E supports oil stability
  • Norwegian concentrate is identified

Cons

  • EPA and DHA are not quantified
  • Only 45 servings
  • Molecular form, fish species, and testing are unclear

Warnings

  • Contains fish-derived oil and may not suit people with fish allergy.

Nutrient quality

49 Lower impact

Separate EPA and DHA amounts are missing, so active potency and concentration cannot be verified from total oil weight. Norwegian sourcing is stated, but fish species, molecular form, purification, and independent testing remain undisclosed.

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Ingredient transparency

48 Lower impact

The total oil amount is disclosed, but the key EPA and DHA constituents are not quantified. Serving count is available, while complete usage directions, excipients, and several source-quality details are absent.

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Customer satisfaction

48 Lower impact

The supplied aggregate rating is mixed, which lowers confidence in consistent satisfaction. No review text is provided to identify recurring complaints or firsthand experiences such as fishy aftertaste or capsule tolerance.

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Value for money

44 Lower impact

The listed serving economics appear weak, but missing EPA and DHA amounts prevent an effective-dose comparison. Vitamins D and E add complementary nutritional and antioxidant support, though the vitamin E amount is substantial.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
30 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
3 Gram(s)
Protein
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)
 50 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol)
 134 mg
Norwegian Fish Oil concentrate
666 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
Fish Oil · 666 mg OverallScore7
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The fish oil amount is shown, but EPA and DHA are not listed separately, so active dose and concentration cannot be verified. Molecular form, purification, fish species, and independent testing are not stated. Vitamin E supports oxidation protection, but missing active amounts prevent a value calculation.

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Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Vitamin D, Marine n-3 Fatty Acids, and Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Current Evidence.
    Manson JE; Bassuk SS; Cook NR; Lee IM; Mora S; Albert CM; Buring JE; VITAL Research Group · Circulation research · 2020
    Randomized trial25,871 participantsCardiovascular Support forFish Oil
  4. Marine n-3 fatty acid treatment for carotid plaques in patients with type 2 diabetes.
    Zhuang P; Liu X; Jia W; Zheng W; Wan X; Chen W; Gu J; Li Y; Lan X; Li H; Tong W; Wu Y; Wu X; Ao Y; Ye H; Wu F; Zhu L; Zhang L; Li Y; Meng D; Tian Y; Wang A; Wu S; Zhu F; Zhang Y; Shi H; Yu X; Zhang F; Zhang Y; Jiao J · Cardiovascular diabetology · 2026
    Randomized trial415 participantsCardiovascular Support forFish Oil
  5. Regular use of fish oil supplements and course of cardiovascular diseases: prospective cohort study.
    Chen G; Qian ZM; Zhang J; Zhang S; Zhang Z; Vaughn MG; Aaron HE; Wang C; Lip GY; Lin H · BMJ medicine · 2024
    Cohort study415,737 participantsCardiovascular Support forFish Oil
  6. Fish oil, enriched with polyunsaturated fatty acids of the omega-3-type accelerates the nucleation time in healthy subjects.
    Janowitz P; Swobodnik W; Wechsler JG; Janowitz A; Saal D; Ditschuneit H · Klinische Wochenschrift · 1991
    Non-randomized trial24 participantsCardiovascular Support forFish Oil