$71.00 $0.39 per serving
Product analysis
EPA/DHA Essentials supplies omega-3 fats that may support triglyceride metabolism and contribute to normal eye structure. Their chemical forms are unspecified, making absorption quality harder to compare.
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Nutrient Quality21
The chemical forms of EPA and DHA are not stated. Their names and amounts alone do not establish absorption quality.
Ingredient Transparency63
EPA and DHA amounts are disclosed separately, making the active quantities easier to compare. Most forms are unspecified, and the remaining source entry lacks a clear amount.
Value For Money42
Value is moderate for EPA and less favorable for DHA at the full serving cost. The combination offers no clear price advantage.
Customer Satisfaction74
Customer ratings are very positive. A modest number of ratings provides a limited view of satisfaction.
Product Focus50
The omega-3 fats have roles in eye structure and triglyceride metabolism. Those roles do not establish improved vision or prevention of heart problems.
- Format
Softgel - Container
- 180 Capsule(s)
- Per serving
- $0.39
- Customer rating
- 4.8 · 139 ratings
Goals
Impact
Limited evidence
Fish Oil · 1000 mg
Impact
High effect
Fish Oil · 1000 mg
Impact
High effect
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) · 300 mg
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | |
Total Fat | 1 Gram(s) | |
Cholesterol | 5 mg | |
Fish Oil concentrate (Anchovies, Mackerel, Sardines) | 1000 mg | |
Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 300 mg | |
Docosahexaenoic Acid | 200 mg |
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) · 300 mg OverallScore54
A serving supplies 300 mg of EPA at a fairly high cost per gram of EPA. The oil’s molecular form is unspecified. Purification and qualifying contaminant testing are not noted.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability50
The molecular form is not specified. EPA makes up about 30% of the fish oil.
Molecular Form and Bioavailability
The molecular form is not specified.
EPA Concentration Density
EPA makes up about 30% of the fish oil.
Oxidation Protection
Tocopherols are included to help protect the oil.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency60
The serving provides 300 mg EPA and 200 mg DHA. Purification and qualifying third-party contaminant testing are not noted.
Absolute EPA Dose per Serving
A serving provides 300 mg of EPA.
EPA-Centric Ratio
The serving contains 200 mg of DHA alongside EPA, giving more EPA than DHA.
Purity and Contaminant Testing
Purification and qualifying third-party contaminant testing are not noted.
Value50
The cost per gram of EPA is fairly high.
Price per Gram of EPA
The cost per gram of EPA is fairly high.
Fish Oil (Anchovies, Mackerel, Sardines) · 1000 mg OverallScore43
Each serving provides 500 mg combined EPA and DHA at a moderate cost per gram. The molecular form of the fish oil is unclear. A purification method is claimed.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability35
The molecular form of the fish oil is unclear. A general purification claim is indicated without a specific method. No independent testing claim is indicated.
Omega-3 Molecular Form
The molecular form of the fish oil is unclear.
Purification & Filtration Method
A general purification claim is indicated without a specific method.
Third-Party Purity & Potency Verification
No independent testing claim is indicated.
Source & Sustainability
A qualifying fish source is indicated, but its species is unclear.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency47
A serving provides 300 mg EPA and 200 mg DHA, for 500 mg combined. EPA and DHA make up about 50% of the 1000 mg fish oil serving. No qualifying antioxidant stabilizer is indicated.
Total Active Omega-3 Dose (EPA + DHA)
A serving provides 300 mg EPA and 200 mg DHA, for 500 mg combined.
Omega-3 Potency & Concentration
EPA and DHA make up about 50% of the 1000 mg fish oil serving.
EPA & DHA Individual Disclosure
EPA and DHA are listed separately at 300 mg and 200 mg per serving, respectively.
Oxidation Protection (Stabilizers)
No qualifying antioxidant stabilizer is indicated.
Value50
The cost per gram of EPA and DHA is moderate.
Cost Per Gram of Active EPA + DHA
The cost per gram of EPA and DHA is moderate.
DHA · 200 mg OverallScore36
Each serving provides 200 mg of DHA at a moderately high cost per gram. Its chemical form is unclear. Purity testing or distillation is not established in the available information.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability42
The DHA chemical form is unclear in the available information. The omega-3 concentration is unclear.
DHA Chemical Form & Bioavailability
The DHA chemical form is unclear in the available information.
Oxidation Protection & Stability
Antioxidant protection is disclosed.
Oil Concentration & Purity
The available information does not establish the oil’s omega-3 concentration.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency33
A serving provides 200 mg of DHA. The available information does not establish purity testing or distillation.
DHA Absolute Dosage
A serving provides 200 mg of DHA.
Purity & Heavy Metal Verification
The available information does not establish purity testing or distillation.
Ingredient Source Transparency
Fish oil is the disclosed source.
Value30
The cost per gram of DHA is moderately high.
Price per Gram of DHA
The cost per gram of DHA is moderately high.
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- Marine Omega-3 Supplementation and Cardiovascular Disease: An Updated Meta-Analysis of 13 Randomized Controlled Trials Involving 127 477 Participants.
- Impact of omega-3 fatty acids on hypertriglyceridemia, lipidomics, and gut microbiome in patients with type 2 diabetes.
- A systematic review of fish-oil supplements for the prevention and treatment of hypertension.
- Effects of fish oil-derived fatty acids on suboptimal cardiovascular health: A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
- Effect of High-Dose Marine Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Atherosclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.
- Dietary omega-3 LCPUFA intake in the prevention of neovascular age-related macular degeneration: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Dietary omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and fish intake and risk of age-related macular degeneration.
- 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.
- Dietary ω-3 fatty acid and fish intake and incident age-related macular degeneration in women.
- Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Serve as a Preventive Strategy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- Dose-dependent effects of fish oil on cardio-metabolic biomarkers in healthy middle-aged and elderly Chinese people: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.
- Eicosapentaenoic acid supplementation alleviates pruritus, enhances skin moisture, and mitigates depression in maintenance hemodialysis patients.
- Lowering effects of fish oil supplementation on proinflammatory markers in hypertension: results from a randomized controlled trial.
- The effects of ω-3 fish oil emulsion-based parenteral nutrition plus combination treatment for acute paraquat poisoning.
- Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake in Patients Undergoing Dialysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.