The Total EFA

The Total EFA

Health From The Sun4.8 (101 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 180 Softgel(s) · 60 servings
Goals
$45.49 $0.75 per serving

Product analysis

40 out of 100

The Total EFA brings fish and plant oils together for people seeking a mixed-oil supplement. Clearer active fatty-acid amounts are needed to judge its suitability for a heart-focused routine.

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

Nutrient Quality24

The fish sources and vitamin E mixture are identified, but the quality of the whole blend remains uncertain. Borage and flaxseed oil preparation details are less clear.

Ingredient Transparency58

Ingredient amounts are listed, which helps compare the basic serving. Incomplete oil proportions and missing preparation details prevent a full composition comparison.

Value For Money32

The fish-oil and vitamin E contributions are relatively expensive. Value for the remaining oils is uncertain, so the blend's combined cost is harder to justify on ingredient value alone.

Customer Satisfaction73

Customer ratings are very positive. The relatively small feedback pool leaves that pattern less settled than a large rating history.

Product Focus28

The formula combines several oils rather than a single defined fatty-acid preparation. Without usable EPA and DHA amounts, its contribution to heart-focused goals remains uncertain.

Format
Softgel
Container
180 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$0.75
Customer rating
4.8 · 101 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Cardiovascular Support
Impact
Situational effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Fish Oil · 1250 mgVitamin E · 30 IU
Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 185 studies
Vitamin E Mixed 79 studies
Inflammation
Impact
Situational effect
D+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Fish Oil · 1250 mgVitamin E · 30 IU
Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 68 studies
Flax Supportive 35 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 20 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
40 {Calories}
Total Fat
3.5 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
10 mg
Protein
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols)
30 IU 42
Fish Oil Concentrate (Anchovy, Sardine)
1250 mg 44
Borage seed Oil
1200 mg
Organic Flax Seed Oil
1200 mg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving provides 30 IU of vitamin E. The cost per serving is high. The source is mixed tocopherols, but their individual forms are unspecified. Individual tocopherols are not specified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability30

The source is mixed tocopherols, but their individual forms are unspecified. Tocotrienols are not identified.
Natural (d-alpha) vs. Synthetic (dl-alpha)
The source is mixed tocopherols, but their individual forms are unspecified.
Mixed Tocopherol Isomer Diversity
Mixed tocopherols are listed, but gamma and delta forms are not specified.
Tocotrienol Complex Inclusion
Tocotrienols are not identified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency66

A serving provides 30 IU of vitamin E. The mixed tocopherols are named, but individual amounts are not specified.
Therapeutic Dosage Range
A serving provides 30 IU of vitamin E.
Label Transparency and Isomer Specificity
The mixed tocopherols are named, but individual amounts are not specified.

Value20

The cost per serving is high and the origin of the mixed tocopherols is unclear.
Cost per Natural-Form Therapeutic Serving
The cost per serving is high and the origin of the mixed tocopherols is unclear.
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving provides 585 mg of EPA and DHA at a high cost for that amount. Its molecular form is not specified. A specific purification process is reported.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability44

The molecular form of the fish oil is not specified. A specific purification process is reported, though its name is not available here. No independent testing is mentioned.
Omega-3 Molecular Form
The molecular form of the fish oil is not specified.
Purification & Filtration Method
A specific purification process is reported, though its name is not available here.
Third-Party Purity & Potency Verification
No independent testing is mentioned.
Source & Sustainability
A qualifying fish source is indicated, though the species is not specified in the available details.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency57

The label lists 345 mg EPA and 240 mg DHA separately. EPA and DHA make up about 46.8% of the fish oil. An antioxidant is indicated, but its identity is not specified in the available details.
Total Active Omega-3 Dose (EPA + DHA)
A serving provides 585 mg of combined EPA and DHA.
Omega-3 Potency & Concentration
EPA and DHA make up about 46.8% of the fish oil.
EPA & DHA Individual Disclosure
The label lists 345 mg EPA and 240 mg DHA separately.
Oxidation Protection (Stabilizers)
An antioxidant is indicated, but its identity is not specified in the available details.

Value20

The product cost relative to EPA and DHA is high.
Cost Per Gram of Active EPA + DHA
The product cost per gram of 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. 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. 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 participantsInflammation forFish Oil
  12. 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 participantsInflammation forFish Oil
  13. 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 participantsInflammation forFish Oil
  14. 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 participantsInflammation forFish Oil
  15. 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 pooledInflammation forFish Oil
  16. Comparisons of the effects of different flaxseed products consumption on lipid profiles, inflammatory cytokines and anthropometric indices in patients with dyslipidemia related diseases: systematic review and a dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Yang C; Xia H; Wan M; Lu Y; Xu D; Yang X; Yang L; Sun G · Nutrition & metabolism · 2021
    Meta-analysis1,698 participants31 studies pooledInflammation forFlax
  17. The effects of n-3 fatty acids from flaxseed oil on genetic and metabolic profiles in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Jamilian M; Tabassi Z; Reiner Ž; Panahandeh I; Naderi F; Aghadavod E; Amirani E; Taghizadeh M; Shafabakhsh R; Satari M; Mansournia MA; Memarzadeh MR; Asemi Z · The British journal of nutrition · 2020
    Randomized trial60 participantsInflammation forFlax
  18. Effect of flaxseed consumption on flow-mediated dilation and inflammatory biomarkers in patients with coronary artery disease: a randomized controlled trial.
    Khandouzi N; Zahedmehr A; Mohammadzadeh A; Sanati HR; Nasrollahzadeh J · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2020
    Randomized trial50 participantsInflammation forFlax
  19. A comparison between the effects of flaxseed oil and fish oil supplementation on cardiovascular health in type 2 diabetic patients with coronary heart disease: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.
    Raygan F; Taghizadeh M; Mirhosseini N; Akbari E; Bahmani F; Memarzadeh MR; Sharifi N; Jafarnejad S; Banikazemi Z; Asemi Z · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2019
    Randomized trial90 participantsInflammation forFlax
  20. Effect of flaxseed oil on serum systemic and vascular inflammation markers and oxidative stress in hemodialysis patients: a randomized controlled trial.
    Mirfatahi M; Tabibi H; Nasrollahi A; Hedayati M; Taghizadeh M · International urology and nephrology · 2017
    Randomized trial34 participantsInflammation forFlax