Omega-3

Omega-3

Solgar4.8 (49,203 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 100 Softgel(s) · 50 servings
Goals

Product analysis

56 out of 100

Omega-3 offers reasonably favorable value for EPA and DHA, which support how the body handles triglycerides, a type of blood fat.

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Nutrient Quality21

The main EPA and DHA listings leave their forms unspecified, making preparation comparisons harder. Quality of the other components remains uncertain.

Ingredient Transparency49

EPA and DHA amounts are clear, but vitamin E and another component lack amounts. Several forms are unspecified, and some composition details remain uncertain.

Value For Money75

EPA and DHA offer reasonably favorable value for their amounts. Value for the vitamin E content remains uncertain, making the fatty acids the clearer basis for a price comparison.

Customer Satisfaction95

Customer ratings are very positive across a very large number of buyers. The broad feedback supports a clear satisfaction pattern without establishing cardiovascular or vision benefits.

Product Focus71

EPA and DHA provide the main connection to how the body handles blood fats. Effects depend on preparation and regular intake, while routine vision improvement and immediate focus benefits are not established.

Format
Softgel
Container
100 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$0.63
Customer rating
4.8 · 49,203 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Inflammation
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Ingredient FitD PathwaysC+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Fish Oil · 2800 mgVitamin E · NP
Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 68 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 20 studies
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitC PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) · 1008 mg
Study evidence
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitC PathwaysB+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Fish Oil · 2800 mgVitamin E · NP
Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 185 studies
Vitamin E Mixed 79 studies
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysB EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Vitamin E · NPEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) · 1008 mg
Study evidence
Vitamin E Disputed 35 studies
Mental Focus
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitC PathwaysC- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Fish Oil Concentrate
2800 mg 65
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
1008 mg 60
Docosahexaenoic Acid
756 mg 57
Gelatin (Bovine)
0 NP
Glycerin (Coconut Oil, Palm Kernel Oil)
0 NP
Mixed Natural Tocopherols
0 NP
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
1008 mg EPA per serving comes at a moderate cost per gram of EPA. The molecular form is Ethyl Esters.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability40

EPA is in ethyl ester form. EPA makes up about 36.0% of the fish oil.
Molecular Form and Bioavailability
EPA is in ethyl ester form.
EPA Concentration Density
EPA makes up about 36.0% of the fish oil.
Oxidation Protection
Tocopherol is included as an antioxidant.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency71

The serving has 1008 mg EPA and 756 mg DHA. Purification or third-party contaminant testing is not indicated in the available details.
Absolute EPA Dose per Serving
Each serving provides 1008 mg EPA.
EPA-Centric Ratio
The serving has 1008 mg EPA and 756 mg DHA.
Purity and Contaminant Testing
Purification or third-party contaminant testing is not indicated in the available details.

Value80

The cost per gram of EPA is moderate.
Price per Gram of EPA
The cost per gram of EPA is moderate.
DHA · 756 mg OverallScore57
D+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
The serving provides 756 mg of DHA at a low cost per gram. A fish or marine oil source is identified. The DHA is in ethyl ester form. Contaminant testing is not established in the available information.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability54

DHA is in ethyl ester form, which is less readily absorbed than triglyceride form. An antioxidant is included to help protect the oil. Oil concentration is unclear from the available amounts.
DHA Chemical Form & Bioavailability
DHA is in ethyl ester form, which is less readily absorbed than triglyceride form.
Oxidation Protection & Stability
An antioxidant is included to help protect the oil.
Oil Concentration & Purity
The omega-3 concentration is unclear because a comparable total omega-3 or combined EPA and DHA amount and oil amount are not both available.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency49

The serving provides 756 mg of DHA. A fish or marine oil source is identified. No contaminant testing or distillation claim is available.
DHA Absolute Dosage
The serving provides 756 mg of DHA.
Purity & Heavy Metal Verification
No contaminant testing or distillation claim is available.
Ingredient Source Transparency
A fish or marine oil source is identified.

Value80

The cost per gram of DHA is low.
Price per Gram of DHA
The cost per gram of DHA is low.
Fish Oil · 2800 mg OverallScore65
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
A serving supplies 1008 mg EPA and 756 mg DHA, or 1764 mg combined. The cost per gram of combined EPA and DHA is low. The oil is described as ethyl ester form. No oil purification method is recorded in the available information.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability24

The oil is described as ethyl ester form. No oil purification method is recorded in the available information. Independent testing is not mentioned in the available information. The fish species is not specified in the available information.
Omega-3 Molecular Form
The oil is described as ethyl ester form.
Purification & Filtration Method
No oil purification method is recorded in the available information.
Third-Party Purity & Potency Verification
Independent testing is not mentioned in the available information.
Source & Sustainability
The fish species is not specified in the available information.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency88

A serving supplies 1008 mg EPA and 756 mg DHA, or 1764 mg combined. EPA and DHA together make up about 63% of the stated fish oil amount. An antioxidant stabilizer is indicated, but its identity is not available here.
Total Active Omega-3 Dose (EPA + DHA)
A serving supplies 1008 mg EPA and 756 mg DHA, or 1764 mg combined.
Omega-3 Potency & Concentration
EPA and DHA together make up about 63% of the stated fish oil amount.
EPA & DHA Individual Disclosure
EPA and DHA are listed separately at 1008 mg and 756 mg per serving.
Oxidation Protection (Stabilizers)
An antioxidant stabilizer is indicated, but its identity is not available here.

Value100

The cost per gram of combined EPA and DHA is low.
Cost Per Gram of Active EPA + DHA
The cost per gram of combined EPA and DHA is low.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  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. 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
  5. 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
  6. Supplementation with vitamin E alone is associated with reduced myocardial infarction: a meta-analysis.
    Loffredo L; Perri L; Di Castelnuovo A; Iacoviello L; De Gaetano G; Violi F · Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD · 2016
    Meta-analysis16 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forVitamin E
  7. Vitamin E ameliorates blood cholesterol level and alters gut microbiota composition: A randomized controlled trial.
    Chen B; Li Y; Li Z; Hu X; Zhen H; Chen H; Nie C; Hou Y; Zhu S; Xiao L; Li T · Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD · 2025
    Randomized trial90 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin E
  8. Effects of long-term vitamin E supplementation on cardiovascular events and cancer: a randomized controlled trial.
    Lonn E; Bosch J; Yusuf S; Sheridan P; Pogue J; Arnold JM; Ross C; Arnold A; Sleight P; Probstfield J; Dagenais GR; HOPE and HOPE-TOO Trial Investigators · JAMA · 2005
    Randomized trial9,541 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin E
  9. Independent and combined associations of dietary antioxidant exposure with all-cause and cause-specific mortality in the general population.
    Liu Z; He Z; Xing Y · Journal of nutritional science · 2026
    Cohort study34,955 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin E
  10. Tocotrienol rich fraction supplementation improved lipid profile and oxidative status in healthy older adults: A randomized controlled study.
    Chin SF; Ibahim J; Makpol S; Abdul Hamid NA; Abdul Latiff A; Zakaria Z; Mazlan M; Mohd Yusof YA; Abdul Karim A; Wan Ngah WZ · Nutrition & metabolism · 2011
    Randomized trial62 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin E
  11. 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 pooledEye Health forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
  12. 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 pooledEye Health forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
  13. 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 pooledEye Health forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
  14. 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 participantsEye Health forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
  15. 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 pooledEye Health forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
  16. Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for preventing age-related macular degeneration.
    Evans JR; Lawrenson JG · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2018
    Meta-analysis55,614 participants4 studies pooledEye Health forVitamin E
  17. Dietary n-3 Fatty Acid, α-Tocopherol, Zinc, vitamin D, vitamin C, and β-carotene are Associated with Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Japan.
    Aoki A; Inoue M; Nguyen E; Obata R; Kadonosono K; Shinkai S; Hashimoto H; Sasaki S; Yanagi Y · Scientific reports · 2017
    Case-control study530 participantsEye Health forVitamin E
  18. Dietary carotenoids, vitamins C and E, and risk of cataract in women: a prospective study.
    Christen WG; Liu S; Glynn RJ; Gaziano JM; Buring JE · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2008
    Cohort study35,551 participantsEye Health forVitamin E
  19. Long-term nutrient intake and 5-year change in nuclear lens opacities.
    Jacques PF; Taylor A; Moeller S; Hankinson SE; Rogers G; Tung W; Ludovico J; Willett WC; Chylack LT · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2005
    Cohort study408 participantsEye Health forVitamin E
  20. Dietary intake of antioxidants and risk of age-related macular degeneration.
    van Leeuwen R; Boekhoorn S; Vingerling JR; Witteman JC; Klaver CC; Hofman A; de Jong PT · JAMA · 2005
    Cohort study4,765 participantsEye Health forVitamin E