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Fish Oil 1000 mg

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Omega-3 300 mg
Fish Oil 1000 mg
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Score65
A 300 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:120 Softgel(s) • (120 servings)
Goals:
Cardiovascular Support
Anti-Inflammatory Support

Score 65

A 300 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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$10.99($0.09 per serving)
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Analysis

Total omega-3, rather than the larger fish-oil weight, is the meaningful active measure. The 300 mg amount offers basic support but does not reveal how much comes from EPA versus DHA.

The concentrate form is listed without a confirmed triglyceride or ethyl-ester structure. The supplied data also omit the fish species, antioxidant protection, oxidation measures, and independent purity verification.

The 120-serving bottle offers better long-term convenience. The serving cost is very low. 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

  • 300 mg total omega-3 is disclosed
  • The serving cost is very low.
  • The 120-serving bottle offers better long-term convenience.

Cons

  • EPA and DHA amounts are not usable
  • The concentrate form is listed without a confirmed triglyceride or ethyl-ester structure.
  • 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

65 High impact

The focused fish-oil formula avoids low-value extras. Modest active concentration and an unspecified oil form limit dose and absorption confidence.

Ingredient transparency

61 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

72 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

65 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
B+ Goal FitD Strength of SupportD- CoverageA- Formula Quality
Fish Oil · 1000 mg

Fish oil provides 300 mg of omega-3 fatty acids that may support triglycerides and vascular health. The amount is below common therapeutic EPA and DHA intakes for substantial lipid lowering.

The total omega-3 amount is clear, but separate EPA and DHA amounts are not provided. Fish oil may increase bruising or bleeding tendency when combined with antiplatelet or anticoagulant medicines.

Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 185 studies
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
Moderate effect
A- Goal FitF Strength of SupportF CoverageA- Formula Quality
Fish Oil · 1000 mg

Fish oil is well aligned with inflammatory balance because active omega-3s support resolution pathways. EPA and DHA have strong human evidence, but their presence cannot be verified individually from this label.

Only 300 mg of total omega-3s is stated, and the active EPA and DHA amount remains unknown. Missing individual EPA and DHA amounts and molecular-form details create poor transparency.

Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 68 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1 Gram(s)
Saturated Fat
0.5 Gram(s)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
5 mg
Fish Oil concentrate
1000 mg
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
0 NP
Docosahexaenoic Acid
0 NP
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
300 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
Omega-3 · 300 mg OverallScore32
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The label states total omega-3s but gives no measurable EPA or DHA amounts. A fish oil concentrate suggests an ethyl ester form, while antioxidant protection and independent purity testing are not supplied. The low serving cost cannot establish value per gram of EPA and DHA without their doses.

Fish Oil · 1000 mg OverallScore3
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

EPA and DHA are not individually disclosed, preventing a reliable assessment of active dose and concentration. The molecular form, purification method, and independent testing are not stated. Without individual EPA and DHA amounts, value for active omega-three content cannot be verified.

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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