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Mini Fish Oil 1290 mg

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Omega-3 900 mg
Fish Oil 1290 mg
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Score63
A 900 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:90 Softgel(s) • (45 servings)
Goals:
Cardiovascular Support
Skin Health
Anti-Inflammatory Support

Score 63

A 900 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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Analysis

Total omega-3, rather than the larger fish-oil weight, is the meaningful active measure. The 900 mg amount offers basic support but does not reveal how much comes from EPA versus DHA.

The label identifies ethyl esters, which should be taken with a fat-containing meal for better absorption. The supplied data also omit the fish species, antioxidant protection, oxidation measures, and independent purity verification.

Two mini softgels may be easier to swallow than large standard fish-oil capsules. The cost per total omega-3 amount is favorable. 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

  • 900 mg total omega-3 is disclosed
  • The cost per total omega-3 amount is favorable.
  • Two mini softgels may be easier to swallow than large standard fish-oil capsules.

Cons

  • EPA and DHA amounts are not usable
  • The label identifies ethyl esters, which should be taken with a fat-containing meal for better absorption.
  • 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

68 High impact

The formula provides a meaningful total omega-3 amount without obvious filler. Ethyl-ester delivery and missing EPA and DHA detail limit dose and absorption confidence.

Ingredient transparency

64 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

67 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

53 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 FitB Strength of SupportC CoverageA Formula Quality
Fish Oil · 1290 mg

Omega-3 fatty acids directly support triglyceride management and provide relevant cardiovascular anti-inflammatory effects. EPA and DHA have strong human evidence for lowering triglycerides, though broader outcome benefits depend on dose and population.

The 900 mg total omega-3 amount is meaningful but below therapeutic triglyceride-lowering prescription levels. The fish-oil design is coherent and free of opposing ingredients.

Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 185 studies
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB Strength of SupportC CoverageA- Formula Quality
Omega-3 · 900 mg

The serving supplies a substantial total omega-3 amount that may support the skin lipid barrier and inflammatory balance. EPA and DHA are not quantified separately, and the ethyl-ester form is less preferred than triglyceride forms.

The focused formula offers depth in one pathway without collagen, hydration, or separate antioxidant support. Exact total omega-3 disclosure is useful, but the missing fatty-acid split limits confidence in skin-specific potency.

Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 35 studies
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
High effect
A+ Goal FitD+ Strength of SupportC CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Fish Oil · 1290 mg

The concentrated fish oil provides a substantial total omega-3 amount in an ethyl ester form. EPA and DHA amounts are not usable in the supplied data, so the dose of the key precursors to pro-resolving mediators cannot be verified.

Fish oil has strong human evidence and can support several linked inflammatory pathways, but active-fatty-acid opacity limits confidence in depth. Ethyl esters may also be less efficiently absorbed than triglyceride forms unless taken with a fat-containing meal.

Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 68 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
15 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1.5 Gram(s)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
5 mg
Fish Oil
1290 mg
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids Ethyl Esters
900 mg
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
0 NP
Docosahexaenoic Acid
0 NP
Other Fatty Acids
0 NP
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
Omega-3 · 900 mg OverallScore51
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The product clearly uses ethyl-ester omega-3s from generic fish oil without stated antioxidant protection. EPA and DHA lack separate usable amounts, although total omega-3 approaches the high-concentration threshold. Its low serving cost produces excellent value per disclosed omega-3 gram.

Fish Oil · 1290 mg OverallScore10
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The label discloses an ethyl ester oil but does not provide usable individual EPA and DHA amounts from the 1,290 mg serving. Fish species, purification method, independent testing, and antioxidant protection are not identified. Without EPA and DHA disclosure, active potency and value per gram cannot be determined.

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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
  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. 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 participantsSkin Health forOmega-3
  14. 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
  15. 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