Super Omega-3

Super Omega-3

Life Extension4.8 (34,697 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 240 Softgel(s) · 60 servings
Goals
$24.00 $0.40 per serving

Product analysis

57 out of 100

Super Omega-3 provides EPA and DHA for support of healthy blood fats at a favorable cost. Their oil forms are unspecified, making absorption comparisons less clear.

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

Nutrient Quality20

The forms of EPA, DHA and the other ingredients are unspecified. That leaves how readily the body can use the oil preparation uncertain despite the separately declared fatty acids.

Ingredient Transparency65

Ingredient amounts are stated, including separate EPA and DHA declarations. Their oil forms and one blend breakdown are missing, limiting a complete comparison of the preparation.

Value For Money92

Both EPA and DHA offer favorable value for the serving cost. Their separately declared amounts make the fatty-acid content more useful for comparison than the total oil weight.

Customer Satisfaction94

Customers are very positive about their purchases. The substantial number of ratings makes that feedback more representative, without showing whether the supplement works.

Product Focus38

The clearest supported role concerns EPA and DHA's contribution to blood-fat balance. Other cognitive claims depend on repeated use and selected populations, while the undisclosed blend makes the full formula less clear.

Format
Softgel
Container
240 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$0.40
Customer rating
4.8 · 34,697 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Inflammation
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Ingredient FitF PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Fish Oil · 2000 mg
Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 68 studies
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) · 700 mg
Study evidence
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
High effect
B Ingredient FitC PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Fish Oil · 2000 mg
Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 185 studies
Mental Focus
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC- PathwaysC- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
25 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
2.5 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
5 mg
Pure+ Wild Fish Oil concentrate
2000 mg 69
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
700 mg 76
Docosahexaenoic Acid
500 mg 71
Polyphen-Oil Olive extract
300 mg
Polyphenols
19.5 mg
Hydroxytyrosol/Tyrosol
5.2 mg
Verbascoside/Oleuropein
4.4 mg
Sesame seed Lignan extract
10 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
The serving provides 700 mg of EPA at a low cost per gram. Its molecular form is unspecified. Third-party purity assurance is indicated.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability60

The EPA molecular form is not specified. EPA makes up about 35% of the fish oil. Tocopherols and an additional antioxidant, either rosemary extract or astaxanthin, are indicated.
Molecular Form and Bioavailability
The EPA molecular form is not specified.
EPA Concentration Density
EPA makes up about 35% of the fish oil.
Oxidation Protection
Tocopherols and an additional antioxidant, either rosemary extract or astaxanthin, are indicated.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency81

Each serving provides 700 mg of EPA. The serving has 500 mg of DHA, less than its EPA. Third-party purity testing or a recognized certification is indicated, but the specific claim is not named.
Absolute EPA Dose per Serving
Each serving provides 700 mg of EPA.
EPA-Centric Ratio
The serving has 500 mg of DHA, less than its EPA.
Purity and Contaminant Testing
Third-party purity testing or a recognized certification is indicated, but the specific claim is not named.

Value100

The cost per gram of EPA is low.
Price per Gram of EPA
The cost per gram of EPA is low.
DHA · 500 mg OverallScore71
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
It provides 500 mg of DHA per serving at a fairly low cost per amount of DHA. Its chemical form is unclear. A certification claim is recorded.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability42

The DHA chemical form is unclear. An antioxidant is included.
DHA Chemical Form & Bioavailability
The DHA chemical form is not specified.
Oxidation Protection & Stability
An antioxidant is included for protection.
Oil Concentration & Purity
The omega-3 concentration is unclear because the necessary total omega-3 or oil amount is unavailable.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency95

Each serving provides 500 mg of DHA. The source is fish oil.
DHA Absolute Dosage
Each serving provides 500 mg of DHA.
Purity & Heavy Metal Verification
A certification claim is recorded, though the program is not specified here.
Ingredient Source Transparency
The source is fish oil.

Value80

The cost per amount of DHA is fairly low.
Price per Gram of DHA
The cost per amount of DHA is fairly low.
Fish Oil · 2000 mg OverallScore69
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Each serving provides 1200 mg of EPA and DHA at a low cost per gram. The molecular form is unclear. A five-star IFOS claim adds an assurance signal.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability34

The oil’s molecular form is not specified. A five-star IFOS claim is recorded.
Omega-3 Molecular Form
The oil’s molecular form is not specified.
Purification & Filtration Method
No purification method is available in the information.
Third-Party Purity & Potency Verification
A five-star IFOS claim is recorded.
Source & Sustainability
Anchovy is named in Other Ingredients as an origin detail.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency88

EPA and DHA together provide 1200 mg per serving and make up about 60% of the oil. An antioxidant for oil stability is indicated, though its identity is not specified.
Total Active Omega-3 Dose (EPA + DHA)
Each serving provides 1200 mg of combined EPA and DHA.
Omega-3 Potency & Concentration
EPA and DHA make up about 60% of the fish oil.
EPA & DHA Individual Disclosure
The amounts are listed separately: 700 mg EPA and 500 mg DHA per serving.
Oxidation Protection (Stabilizers)
An antioxidant for oil stability is indicated, though its identity is not specified.

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. Effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on major coronary events in hypercholesterolaemic patients (JELIS): a randomised open-label, blinded endpoint analysis.
    Yokoyama M; Origasa H; Matsuzaki M; Matsuzawa Y; Saito Y; Ishikawa Y; Oikawa S; Sasaki J; Hishida H; Itakura H; Kita T; Kitabatake A; Nakaya N; Sakata T; Shimada K; Shirato K; Japan EPA lipid intervention study (JELIS) Investigators · Lancet (London, England) · 2007
    Randomized trial18,645 participantsHeart Health forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
  7. Effects of EPA on coronary artery disease in hypercholesterolemic patients with multiple risk factors: sub-analysis of primary prevention cases from the Japan EPA Lipid Intervention Study (JELIS).
    Saito Y; Yokoyama M; Origasa H; Matsuzaki M; Matsuzawa Y; Ishikawa Y; Oikawa S; Sasaki J; Hishida H; Itakura H; Kita T; Kitabatake A; Nakaya N; Sakata T; Shimada K; Shirato K; JELIS Investigators, Japan · Atherosclerosis · 2008
    Randomized trial14,981 participantsHeart Health forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
  8. Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on coronary revascularization and cardiovascular events: a meta-analysis.
    Dinu M; Sofi F; Lotti S; Colombini B; Mattioli AV; Catapano AL; Casula M; Baragetti A; Wong ND; Steg PG; Ambrosio G · European journal of preventive cardiology · 2024
    Meta-analysis134,144 participants18 studies pooledHeart Health forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
  9. Incremental effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on cardiovascular events in statin-treated patients with coronary artery disease.
    Matsuzaki M; Yokoyama M; Saito Y; Origasa H; Ishikawa Y; Oikawa S; Sasaki J; Hishida H; Itakura H; Kita T; Kitabatake A; Nakaya N; Sakata T; Shimada K; Shirato K; Matsuzawa Y; JELIS Investigators · Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society · 2009
    Randomized trialHeart Health forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
  10. Omega-3 Fatty Acids for the Management of Hypertriglyceridemia: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association.
    Skulas-Ray AC; Wilson PWF; Harris WS; Brinton EA; Kris-Etherton PM; Richter CK; Jacobson TA; Engler MB; Miller M; Robinson JG; Blum CB; Rodriguez-Leyva D; de Ferranti SD; Welty FK; American Heart Association Council on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology; Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health; Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young; Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing; and Council on Clinical Cardiology · Circulation · 2020
    OtherHeart Health forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
  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. The influence of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on cognitive function in individuals without dementia: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.
    Suh SW; Lim E; Burm SY; Lee H; Bae JB; Han JW; Kim KW · BMC medicine · 2024
    Meta-analysis9,660 participants24 studies pooledMental Focus forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
  17. EPA supplementation improves teacher-rated behaviour and oppositional symptoms in children with ADHD.
    Gustafsson PA; Birberg-Thornberg U; Duchén K; Landgren M; Malmberg K; Pelling H; Strandvik B; Karlsson T · Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) · 2011
    Randomized trial92 participantsMental Focus forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
  18. Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)-Should They Be Mandatory Supplements in Pregnancy?
    Amza M; Haj Hamoud B; Sima RM; Dinu MD; Gorecki GP; Popescu M; Gică N; Poenaru MO; Pleș L · Biomedicines · 2024
    Narrative reviewMental Focus forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
  19. Supplementation with oil rich in eicosapentaenoic acid, but not in docosahexaenoic acid, improves global cognitive function in healthy, young adults: results from randomized controlled trials.
    Patan MJ; Kennedy DO; Husberg C; Hustvedt SO; Calder PC; Khan J; Forster J; Jackson PA · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2021
    Randomized trial310 participantsMental Focus forEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)