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Omega-3 Fish Oil 1000 mg

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Fish Oil 1000 mg
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Score69
A convenient long-supply fish oil with vitamin E, undermined by missing active omega-3 details.
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Quantity:240 Softgel(s) • (240 servings)
Goals:
Anti-Inflammatory Support

Score 69

A convenient long-supply fish oil with vitamin E, undermined by missing active omega-3 details.
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120 servings 1 Softgel(s) • 120 Softgel(s) • 120 servings
$51.78($0.21 per serving)
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Analysis

The product pairs a basic fish-oil concentrate with natural vitamin E, which may help protect the oil from oxidation. A large softgel count reduces the need for frequent repurchasing.

No EPA, DHA, or total omega-3 quantity is given. Fish species, molecular form, purification process, and testing details are also missing.

It may suit someone who values simplicity and a long supply. Anyone using fish oil for a defined goal should select a product that discloses its active fatty acids.

Who is it for
  • Adults wanting a long-supply basic fish oil
  • Users who value natural vitamin E stabilization
Best for
  • Routine softgel use
  • Infrequent repurchasing

Pros

  • Includes natural vitamin E
  • Large number of servings
  • Simple active formula

Cons

  • No EPA or DHA disclosure
  • Fish source and molecular form are absent
  • No specific purification or testing details
  • Active potency cannot be compared

Warnings

  • Contains fish oil and is unsuitable for people with a fish allergy.
  • Fish oil and vitamin E may add to bleeding tendency with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines.

Nutrient quality

61 Moderate impact

Vitamin E offers some oxidation support for the fish-oil concentrate. Missing EPA and DHA amounts prevent confirmation of a meaningful omega-three dose.

Ingredient transparency

63 Moderate impact

Listed ingredient amounts and serving details are stated clearly. Key active fatty acids and sourcing details are not disclosed.

Customer satisfaction

69 High impact

The supplied average rating is very strong, and a solid response volume provides reasonable confidence in the average rating. No comment-level feedback is supplied to judge recurring complaints or purpose-specific experiences.

Value for money

86 Highest impact

Very low serving cost supports fair value, but active potency remains unknown. Formula focus and disclosure determine whether that value holds up in practice.

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Goals

Anti-Inflammatory Support
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
Moderate effect
B+ Goal FitF Strength of SupportF CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Fish Oil · 1000 mgVitamin E · 3 mg

Fish oil is relevant because EPA and DHA can support the body's production of inflammation-resolving mediators. The serving lists fish oil concentrate but does not quantify EPA, DHA, or total omega-3 content.

The focused formula avoids unnecessary additions, yet its effective dose cannot be established from the label. Better fatty-acid disclosure would be needed to judge its practical anti-inflammatory contribution.

Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 68 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
5 mg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol)
 3 mg
Fish Oil concentrate
1000 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
Fish Oil · 1000 mg OverallScore7
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The label does not identify EPA and DHA amounts, so the active omega-3 dose and concentration cannot be verified. Fish oil form, purification, independent testing, and fish species are also not documented, which leaves major quality questions. Vitamin E offers useful oxidation protection, but the limited disclosure prevents a confident assessment of effectiveness or value.

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84 Performance

Mega EPA/DHA

Life Extension
Clearly listed EPA at 720 mg and DHA at 480 mg make the active omega-3 amount easy to assess. Compared with the original, the explicit EPA and DHA disclosure makes potency easier to judge and provides a more focused basis for cardiovascular and inflammatory support.
87 Performance

Omega-3

Solgar
Clearly listed EPA at 1008 mg and DHA at 756 mg make the active omega-3 amount easy to assess. Compared with the original, the explicit EPA and DHA disclosure makes potency easier to judge and provides a more focused basis for cardiovascular and inflammatory support.
84 Performance

Alaska Wild Fish Oil Mega Omega-3

21st Century
Clearly listed EPA at 965 mg and DHA at 385 mg make the active omega-3 amount easy to assess. Compared with the original, the explicit EPA and DHA disclosure makes potency easier to judge and provides a more focused basis for cardiovascular and inflammatory support.
79 Budget

Omega-3 Fish Oil with Vitamin D 1000 mg Lemon Flavored

Swanson
Clearly listed EPA at 180 mg and DHA at 120 mg make the active omega-3 amount easy to assess. Compared with the original, it lowers serving cost and gives clearer information about active EPA and DHA, although other added ingredients may be absent.
76 Budget

Omega-3 Fish Oil 1000 mg Lemon

Natrol
Clearly listed EPA at 180 mg and DHA at 120 mg make the active omega-3 amount easy to assess. Compared with the original, it lowers serving cost and gives clearer information about active EPA and DHA, although other added ingredients may be absent.
70 Budget

Fish Oil 1000 mg

Spring Valley
A stated 260 mg of combined EPA and DHA makes the main omega-3 amount easy to assess. Compared with the original, it lowers serving cost and gives clearer information about active EPA and DHA, although other added ingredients may be absent.
82 Value

Ultra Strength One-per-Day RxOmega-3

Natural Factors
The label states 900 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids, but its two DHA ethyl ester entries leave the EPA-to-DHA split unclear. Compared with the original, serving economics are favorable, but the missing EPA and DHA breakdown limits confidence in the value comparison.
67 Value

Super DPA Fish Oil 1000 mg

Swanson
1000 mg of fish oil is clearly listed, but the label does not state separate EPA and DHA amounts. Compared with the original, serving economics are favorable, but the missing EPA and DHA breakdown limits confidence in the value comparison.
60 Value

Triple Strength Omega-3

SR SportsResearch
1250 mg of fish oil is clearly listed, but the label does not state separate EPA and DHA amounts. Compared with the original, serving economics are favorable, but the missing EPA and DHA breakdown limits confidence in the value comparison.
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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