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Omega 3 Fish Oil Concentrate

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(25494 ratings)
Omega-3 600 mg
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) 320 mg
Fish Oil 2000 mg
DHA 200 mg
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Score82
A long, inexpensive supply makes this moderate-dose fish oil easy to use for maintenance. Low concentration and missing quality details keep it from standing out on formulation quality.
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Quantity:240 Softgel(s) • (120 servings)
Goals:
Skin Health
Vision Support
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Cardiovascular Support

Score 82

A long, inexpensive supply makes this moderate-dose fish oil easy to use for maintenance. Low concentration and missing quality details keep it from standing out on formulation quality.
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$19.30($0.16 per serving)
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Analysis

Two softgels provide 320 mg of EPA and 200 mg of DHA within 600 mg of total omega-3 fats. The amount is suitable for routine maintenance but not especially deep for users pursuing higher-intake goals.

A very long supply and efficient serving cost are practical strengths. Fish species, chemical form, added oxidation protection, and independent purity verification are not disclosed in the supplied information.

The formula is best for budget-conscious adults who want a basic daily fish oil. Shoppers seeking high concentration, stronger DHA delivery, or detailed quality documentation may prefer a different option.

Who is it for
  • Budget-conscious adults
  • Users seeking basic omega-3 maintenance
  • People comfortable with a two-softgel serving
Best for
  • Long-term daily use
  • Moderate EPA and DHA intake
  • Serving-cost efficiency

Pros

  • Provides clearly listed EPA and DHA
  • Very long serving supply
  • Strong cost efficiency
  • Balanced maintenance-level profile

Cons

  • Only 600 mg of omega-3 from 2,000 mg fish oil
  • Fish source is not identified
  • Molecular form is not stated
  • No antioxidant protection or independent purity verification

Warnings

  • Contains fish oil and is not suitable for people with a fish allergy
  • Fish oil may cause fishy aftertaste, reflux, or digestive discomfort in sensitive users

Nutrient quality

80 High impact

Generic fish-oil concentrate in softgels with an unspecified molecular form gives the formula reasonable ingredient quality. Dose uncertainty or limited delivery detail prevents a confident quality assessment.

Ingredient transparency

84 Highest impact

Important active details are incomplete or internally inconsistent. Serving guidance and the complete inactive-ingredient list are not fully supplied.

Customer satisfaction

73 High impact

The aggregate rating is strong and supported by useful review volume. No review excerpts are supplied to assess repeated complaints or purpose-specific experiences.

Value for money

90 Highest impact

Formula quality provides fair value for the category. The effective serving and focused ingredient list compare favorably with similar options.

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Goals

Skin Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportC CoverageA- Formula Quality
Omega-3 · 600 mg

EPA and DHA may support the skin barrier and help regulate inflammatory signaling. The combined active amount is useful, though not especially concentrated.

Separate EPA and DHA disclosure is helpful. An unspecified molecular form, generic fish source, and absent oxidation or purity details limit confidence in quality.

Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 35 studies
Vision Support
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) · 320 mg

EPA and DHA support ocular-surface balance and retinal membrane structure. The amounts are relevant but moderate, and omega-3s alone do not cover macular pigment or antioxidant needs.

Both fatty acids are individually quantified in a softgel format. The supplied label does not identify a triglyceride form or provide oxidation-quality details.

Study evidence
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
High effect
A Goal FitC- Strength of SupportD- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Fish Oil · 2000 mg

EPA and DHA provide strong evidence for inflammation-resolving lipid pathways, but the combined 520 mg amount falls below the stated minimum. The fish-oil total is clearly listed, so the more important limitation is low active omega-3 concentration.

The focused formula avoids unrelated additions and supplies both key fatty acids. A higher EPA and DHA amount would provide better depth for systemic anti-inflammatory support.

Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 68 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitD Strength of SupportD CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Fish Oil · 2000 mg

EPA and DHA directly support triglyceride management and cardiovascular membrane function. Fish oil has strong human evidence for lowering triglycerides, although clinical benefit depends on dose and user context.

The combined EPA and DHA amount is modest for targeted cardiovascular effects. EPA and DHA are separate, but molecular form, fish source, purification, and antioxidant protection are not disclosed.

Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 185 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
20 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
2 Gram(s)
Saturated Fat
0.5 Gram(s)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1 Gram(s)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
20 mg
Fish Oil concentrate
2000 mg
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
600 mg
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
320 mg
Docosahexaenoic Acid
200 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
Omega-3 · 600 mg OverallScore59
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

EPA and DHA are disclosed separately, but they make up only a modest share of the fish-oil concentrate. The concentrate form suggests moderate absorption, while source detail, antioxidant protection, and independent testing are not supplied. A very low serving cost still delivers excellent value per active amount.

F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The molecular form is unspecified; ePA density is low, and no protective antioxidant is listed. The serving provides a standard EPA amount with a clearly EPA-centric ratio. No purification or third-party verification is shown, while normalized cost is excellent.

Fish Oil · 2000 mg OverallScore38
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The molecular form, purification method, and fish species are not disclosed. EPA and DHA are listed separately, but their combined amount is low and the oil is weakly concentrated. Cost efficiency is excellent, although no antioxidant stabilizer is shown.

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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
  16. Dietary omega-3 LCPUFA intake in the prevention of neovascular age-related macular degeneration: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Meng XT; Shi YY; Hong-Yan Z · Nutricion hospitalaria · 2022
    Meta-analysis5 studies pooledVision Support forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
  17. Dietary omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and fish intake and risk of age-related macular degeneration.
    Jiang H; Shi X; Fan Y; Wang D; Li B; Zhou J; Pei C; Ma L · Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) · 2022
    Meta-analysis21 studies pooledVision Support forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
  18. Dietary fatty acid intake, plasma fatty acid levels, and the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD): a dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.
    Zhong Y; Wang K; Jiang L; Wang J; Zhang X; Xu J; Yao K · European journal of nutrition · 2021
    Meta-analysis167,581 participants11 studies pooledVision Support forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
  19. Dietary ω-3 fatty acid and fish intake and incident age-related macular degeneration in women.
    Christen WG; Schaumberg DA; Glynn RJ; Buring JE · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2011
    Cohort study38,022 participantsVision Support forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
  20. Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Serve as a Preventive Strategy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Chen KY; Chan HC; Chan CM · The Journal of nutrition · 2026
    Meta-analysis18 studies pooledVision Support forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)