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Fish Oil 1000 mg

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Fish Oil 2000 mg
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Score57
A straightforward serving contains plenty of total fish oil, but the active fatty-acid dose is completely unclear.
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Quantity:120 Softgel(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Cardiovascular Support

Score 57

A straightforward serving contains plenty of total fish oil, but the active fatty-acid dose is completely unclear.
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1200mg • 200 Softgel(s) servings Omega-3 360 mg, Fish Oil 1200 mg • 200 Softgel(s) • 200 servings $11.40 ($0.05 per serving) 145 servings Fish Oil 1000 mg • 145 Softgel(s) • 145 servings $10.45 ($0.07 per serving) 1200mg • 320 Softgel(s) servings Omega-3 360 mg, Fish Oil 1200 mg • 320 Softgel(s) • 320 servings $24.57 ($0.07 per serving) 1200mg • 200 Softgel(s) servings Omega-3 720 mg, Fish Oil 2400 mg • 200 Softgel(s) • 100 servings $11.40 ($0.11 per serving) 220 servings Omega-3 600 mg, Fish Oil 2000 mg • 220 Softgel(s) • 110 servings $17.53 ($0.15 per serving) 1400mg • 39 Softgel(s) servings Fish Oil 1400 mg, DHA 253 mg +2 more • 39 Softgel(s) • 39 servings $10.84 ($0.27 per serving) 1200mg • 60 Softgel(s) servings Fish Oil 2400 mg • 60 Softgel(s) • 30 servings $10.39 ($0.34 per serving) 2400mg • 90 Softgel(s) servings Omega-3 1200 mg, Fish Oil 2400 mg • 90 Softgel(s) • 45 servings $19.47 ($0.43 per serving)
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Analysis

A two-softgel serving provides 2,000 mg of fish oil in a simple, focused format. 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.

No total omega-3, EPA, DHA, molecular form, fish species, purification, testing, or antioxidant information is supplied. The serving cost is modest, but value cannot be judged without knowing how much active omega-3 the oil delivers.

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

  • Simple fish-oil formula
  • Substantial total oil amount
  • Modest serving cost

Cons

  • EPA and DHA are not quantified
  • Oil form and source are not stated
  • No purification, testing, or antioxidant details

Warnings

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

Nutrient quality

58 Moderate impact

Separate EPA and DHA amounts are missing, so active potency and concentration cannot be verified from total oil weight. The label does not identify fish species, molecular form, purification, or independent testing.

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Ingredient transparency

44 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

67 High impact

The supplied aggregate rating is strong, though confidence depends on the available review volume. 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

64 Moderate impact

The listed serving economics appear moderate, but missing EPA and DHA amounts prevent an effective-dose comparison. The focused oil formula avoids unrelated active additions.

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Goals

Anti-Inflammatory Support
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
Moderate effect
A- Goal FitF Strength of SupportF CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Fish Oil · 2000 mg

Fish oil has a strong anti-inflammatory rationale through EPA- and DHA-derived resolution mediators. The label data gives only the total fish-oil weight and does not disclose total omega-3, EPA, or DHA amounts.

Oil weight alone cannot establish an effective anti-inflammatory dose because much of fish oil may be other fats. Missing fatty-acid yields make potency and form quality impossible to verify.

Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 68 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
Moderate effect
B- Goal FitF Strength of SupportF CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Fish Oil · 2000 mg

Fish oil can support lipid and endothelial health, but total oil weight does not show its active omega-3 content. The formula therefore has a plausible purpose without a verifiable effective dose.

EPA and DHA amounts and the oil's chemical form are not disclosed. Those gaps prevent confident assessment of cardiovascular depth despite the simple ingredient list.

Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 185 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
20 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
2 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
15 mg
Fish Oil
2000 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
Fish Oil · 2000 mg OverallScore3
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The label lists 2,000 mg of fish oil without separate EPA and DHA amounts. Molecular form, purification method, independent testing, fish species, and antioxidant protection are not disclosed. Active potency, concentration, and value per gram therefore 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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Efficacy of fish oil and its components in the management of psoriasis: a systematic review of 18 randomized controlled trials.
    Chen X; Hong S; Sun X; Xu W; Li H; Ma T; Zheng Q; Zhao H; Zhou Y; Qiang Y; Li B; Li X · Nutrition reviews · 2021
    Meta-analysis927 participants18 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forFish Oil
  7. 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
  8. Effect of fish oil supplement in maintenance hemodialysis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of published randomized controlled trials.
    He L; Li MS; Lin M; Zhao TY; Gao P · European journal of clinical pharmacology · 2016
    Meta-analysis916 participants13 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forFish Oil
  9. 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
  10. No effect of fish oil supplementation on serum inflammatory markers and their interrelationships: a randomized controlled trial in healthy, middle-aged individuals.
    Pot GK; Brouwer IA; Enneman A; Rijkers GT; Kampman E; Geelen A · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2010
    Randomized trial77 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forFish Oil
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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