Fish Oil 1000 mg

Fish Oil 1000 mg

Sundown4.7 (597 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 144 Softgel(s) · 144 servings
Goals
$12.61 $0.08 per serving
iHerb$12.61

Product analysis

35 out of 100

Fish Oil 1000 mg identifies EPA and DHA, but their separate amounts are unclear. The total oil amount therefore does not show how much of either important fatty acid a serving supplies.

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

Nutrient Quality20

The forms of EPA and DHA are unspecified, limiting comparison of absorption. Their presence does not establish the type or composition of the oil.

Ingredient Transparency25

The separate EPA and DHA amounts are unclear, even though both are identified. The total oil amount cannot substitute for that breakdown or establish each fatty acid contribution.

Value For Money40

The value of the EPA and DHA contributions cannot be judged confidently without clear active amounts. The total oil amount alone does not support a meaningful comparison with other fish oils.

Customer Satisfaction78

Customer ratings are very positive across several hundred reviews. The feedback gives a useful view of satisfaction without resolving the unclear fatty acid amounts.

Product Focus30

The intended use centers on fish oil and cardiovascular nutrition. Unclear EPA and DHA amounts prevent a confident judgment of how the serving supports that purpose.

Format
Softgel
Container
144 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$0.08
Customer rating
4.7 · 597 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Cardiovascular Support
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
Situational effect
D Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Fish Oil · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 185 studies
Inflammation
Inflammation
Impact
Situational effect
D Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Fish Oil · 1000 mg
Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 68 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1.5 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
10 mg
Fish Oil
1000 mg 24
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
300 mg 46
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
0 NP
Docosahexaenoic Acid
0 NP
Other Fatty Acids
0 NP
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
Omega-3 · 300 mg OverallScore46
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving provides 300 mg of total omega-3 per serving, but the cost per gram of EPA and DHA is unknown. It uses triglycerides. Separate EPA and DHA amounts are unavailable.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The omega-3 is in triglyceride form. A preferred oil source and an antioxidant are recorded, though their specific names are not provided here.
Molecular Form & Absorption Potential
The omega-3 is in triglyceride form.
Source Purity & Oxidative Protection
A preferred oil source and an antioxidant are recorded, though their specific names are not provided here.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency15

Total omega-3 is listed, but separate EPA and DHA amounts are unavailable. Qualifying independent testing is not established.
EPA & DHA Label Specificity
Total omega-3 is listed, but separate EPA and DHA amounts are unavailable.
Active Ingredient Concentration
EPA and DHA concentration in the oil is unknown because the necessary amounts are unavailable.
Third-Party Purity Verification
No qualifying independent testing or certification claim is recorded.

Value0

The cost per gram of EPA and DHA is unknown because their amounts are unavailable.
Price per 1000mg of EPA+DHA
The cost per gram of EPA and DHA is unknown because their amounts are unavailable.
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Fish Oil · 1000 mg OverallScore24
D+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving contains 1000 mg of fish oil, but its EPA and DHA amounts remain unclear. The cost per gram of EPA and DHA cannot be established from the available amounts and price. The oil is described as triglyceride form.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability50

The oil is described as triglyceride form. The available information does not specify a purification process. The available information does not mention independent testing.
Omega-3 Molecular Form
The oil is described as triglyceride form.
Purification & Filtration Method
The available information does not specify a purification process.
Third-Party Purity & Potency Verification
The available information does not mention independent testing.
Source & Sustainability
A fish source is indicated, but the species is not clear in the available information.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency10

The combined EPA and DHA amount and their share of the oil are unclear. A qualifying antioxidant is indicated, though its identity is not specified here.
Total Active Omega-3 Dose (EPA + DHA)
The combined EPA and DHA amount is unknown from the available information.
Omega-3 Potency & Concentration
The proportion of the oil supplied as EPA and DHA cannot be established.
EPA & DHA Individual Disclosure
Separate EPA and DHA amounts are not established in the available information.
Oxidation Protection (Stabilizers)
A qualifying antioxidant is indicated, though its identity is not specified here.

Value0

The cost per gram of EPA and DHA cannot be established from the available amounts and price.
Cost Per Gram of Active EPA + DHA
The cost per gram of EPA and DHA cannot be established from the available amounts and price.
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85 Performance

Ultimate Omega Lemon

Nordic Naturals

Triglyceride-form omega-3 combines clear active-fatty-acid disclosure with wild-fish sourcing and accessible purity records, improving active quality and disclosure compared with Fish Oil 1000 mg. Its quality-focused formula may cost more per serving than a basic fish oil.

86 Performance

Omega-3 Triglyceride Fish Oil 1100 mg

NATURELO Premium Supplements

A highly concentrated triglyceride oil clearly separates EPA, DHA, and other omega-3 fatty acids, improving active quality and disclosure compared with Fish Oil 1000 mg. Fish species, antioxidant protection, and independent testing are not stated.

86 Performance

Purified & Clear Omega 3 Fish Oil 1000 mg

Doctor's Best

A substantial serving with separately stated EPA and DHA provides much clearer active potency, improving active quality and disclosure compared with Fish Oil 1000 mg. The ethyl-ester form is less readily absorbed than triglyceride oil, and oxidation protection plus independent testing are not supplied.

79 Budget

Fish Oil 1000 mg

Mason Natural

A similarly low serving cost keeps Fish Oil 1000 mg competitive with Fish Oil 1000 mg. Separately disclosed EPA and DHA make the modest omega-3 serving easier to assess. Fish source, molecular form, oxidation protection, and purity testing are not stated.

82 Budget

Omega 3 Fish Oil Concentrate

Solgar

The candidate pool does not contain three products below Fish Oil 1000 mg’s serving cost, but Omega 3 Fish Oil Concentrate remains a relatively economical available option. Clearly disclosed EPA and DHA provide a straightforward option for basic omega-3 intake. The concentration is modest, and molecular form, source, oxidation protection, and purity details are missing.

82 Budget

RxOmega-3

Natural Factors

The candidate pool does not contain three products below Fish Oil 1000 mg’s serving cost, but RxOmega-3 remains a relatively economical available option. A substantial omega-3 amount from named small fish provides stronger active delivery than a basic low-concentration oil. Ethyl-ester delivery is less readily absorbed than triglyceride oil, and duplicated DHA lines reduce label clarity.

82 Value

Triple Strength Omega-3

InnovixLabs

A concentrated mix of EPA, DHA, DPA, and other omega-3s supplies broad active-fatty-acid coverage, providing stronger active delivery for the added cost relative to Fish Oil 1000 mg. Molecular form, fish species, antioxidant protection, and independent testing are missing.

84 Value

Omega-3 Fish Oil 1250 mg

SR Sports Research

A highly concentrated EPA-led serving provides substantial omega-3 in one softgel, providing stronger active delivery for the added cost relative to Fish Oil 1000 mg. Molecular form, purification, antioxidant protection, fish species, and independent testing are not stated.

84 Value

Fish Oil 1400 mg

Nature's Bounty

A meaningful EPA-led amount and strong oil concentration provide clear active value, providing stronger active delivery for the added cost relative to Fish Oil 1000 mg. The ethyl-ester form is less readily absorbed, while fish source and independent purity details are absent.

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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. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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