Omega Pals Hooty Fuity Tangerine Flavor

Omega Pals Hooty Fuity Tangerine Flavor

Format:Liquid Quantity: 8 Ounce(s) · 29 servings
Goals

Product analysis

49 out of 100

Omega Pals Hooty Fuity Tangerine Flavor combines omega-3s and carotenoids that may offer modest support for skin hydration and tone. Its omega-3s and astaxanthin offer limited value for the cost.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality30

The omega-3 types are identified, but their molecular form is not, so absorption remains uncertain. Lutein and astaxanthin sources are named, although that alone does not establish their quality.

Ingredient Transparency70

Ingredient amounts are disclosed, making serving quantities easy to compare. Some forms are unnamed, leaving the label less specific about what it supplies.

Value For Money34

The omega-3s and astaxanthin are expensive for the amounts provided. Value for the other ingredients remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction79

Customer ratings are strongly positive. The larger review base gives a broader picture of customer satisfaction.

Product Focus51

The formula has a limited connection to skin hydration and tone, with benefits depending on the carotenoid preparation. Its astaxanthin amount is below the reviewed skin regimen, so expectations should remain modest.

Format
Liquid
Container
8 Ounce(s)
Per serving
$0.78
Customer rating
4.7 · 765 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Skin Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Ingredient FitF PathwaysC+ EvidenceA- Formulation Logic
Astaxanthin · 1 mgOmega-3 · 625 mg
Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 35 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
30 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
2 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
15 mg
Total Carbohydrates
3 Gram(s)
Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fat
625 mg 42
Lutein (Marigold)
6 mg
Zeaxanthin Isomers
1 mg
natural Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis)
1 mg 50
Blueberry extract
37 mg
Grape seed extract
13 mg
Gluten Free Dairy Free Sugar Free Children 4+ Children 1–4
Report overview
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving provides 1 mg of astaxanthin at a high cost per milligram. Haematococcus pluvialis algae is named as the source. Packaging protection from light cannot be established from the available information.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability60

Haematococcus pluvialis algae is named as the source. No liposomal or water-dispersible formulation claim is recorded.
Biological Source Quality
Haematococcus pluvialis algae is named as the source.
Formulation Technology
No liposomal or water-dispersible formulation claim is recorded.
Branded Ingredient Standard
A named algal source is recorded, without a branded ingredient claim.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency54

The 1 mg per serving is below the range used in most human studies for cardiovascular, skin and vision support. Packaging protection from light cannot be established from the available information.
Clinical Potency per Serving
The 1 mg per serving is below the range used in most human studies for cardiovascular, skin and vision support.
Active Astaxanthin Yield Transparency
The active astaxanthin amount is stated as 1 mg per serving.
Ingredient Stability & Packaging
Packaging protection from light cannot be established from the available information.

Value20

The cost per milligram of astaxanthin is high.
Price per Milligram of Active Astaxanthin
The cost per milligram of astaxanthin is high.
Omega-3 · 625 mg OverallScore42
D+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving lists 304 mg EPA and 196 mg DHA. The cost per gram of combined EPA and DHA is high. The molecular form of the omega-3s is not specified. The oil amount is unavailable, leaving concentration unclear.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability52

The molecular form of the omega-3s is not specified. An antioxidant is included, though its identity is not specified here.
Molecular Form & Absorption Potential
The molecular form of the omega-3s is not specified.
Source Purity & Oxidative Protection
A preferred oil source and antioxidant are noted, though their details are not specified here.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency43

The serving lists 304 mg EPA and 196 mg DHA. The oil amount is unavailable, so concentration is unknown.
EPA & DHA Label Specificity
The serving lists 304 mg EPA and 196 mg DHA.
Active Ingredient Concentration
The oil amount is unavailable, so the EPA and DHA concentration is unknown.
Third-Party Purity Verification
A qualifying independent certification or purity standard is not noted.

Value20

The cost per gram of combined EPA and DHA is high.
Price per 1000mg of EPA+DHA
The cost per gram of combined EPA and DHA is high.
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Sources

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

  1. The Protective Role of Astaxanthin for UV-Induced Skin Deterioration in Healthy People-A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Ito N; Seki S; Ueda F · Nutrients · 2018
    Randomized trial23 participantsSkin Health forAstaxanthin
  2. Supplementating with dietary astaxanthin combined with collagen hydrolysate improves facial elasticity and decreases matrix metalloproteinase-1 and -12 expression: a comparative study with placebo.
    Yoon HS; Cho HH; Cho S; Lee SR; Shin MH; Chung JH · Journal of medicinal food · 2015
    Randomized trial44 participantsSkin Health forAstaxanthin
  3. Continuous astaxanthin intake reduces oxidative stress and reverses age-related morphological changes of residual skin surface components in middle-aged volunteers.
    Chalyk NE; Klochkov VA; Bandaletova TY; Kyle NH; Petyaev IM · Nutrition research (New York, N.Y.) · 2018
    Single-arm trial31 participantsSkin Health forAstaxanthin
  4. The effectiveness of a standardized rose hip powder, containing seeds and shells of Rosa canina, on cell longevity, skin wrinkles, moisture, and elasticity.
    Phetcharat L; Wongsuphasawat K; Winther K · Clinical interventions in aging · 2016
    Randomized trial34 participantsSkin Health forAstaxanthin
  5. Cosmetic benefits of astaxanthin on humans subjects.
    Tominaga K; Hongo N; Karato M; Yamashita E · Acta biochimica Polonica · 2012
    Other66 participantsSkin Health forAstaxanthin
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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