Complete Omega Xtra Lemon

Complete Omega Xtra Lemon

Nordic Naturals4.8 (178 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 60 Softgel(s) · 30 servings
Goals

Product analysis

51 out of 100

Complete Omega Xtra Lemon combines omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 in a lemon-flavored supplement. Omega-3 offers favorable value, while the other oils are more expensive relative to the amounts provided.

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

Nutrient Quality20

Associated fish oil information identifies the triglyceride form for omega-3, supporting a favorable view of absorption potential. The main ingredient listing does not specify the oil forms, and omega-6 and omega-9 quality remains uncertain.

Ingredient Transparency63

Amounts are disclosed, so serving contents can be compared. The ingredient listing omits the forms, limiting a closer comparison of sources and absorption.

Value For Money50

The omega-3 contribution offers favorable value for the EPA and DHA provided. Omega-6 is relatively costly per serving, and omega-9 is particularly expensive for the amount supplied.

Customer Satisfaction75

Customer feedback is very positive, although the review base is relatively limited. The ratings describe satisfaction, rather than proving effectiveness or safety.

Product Focus73

The oil combination appears reasonably aligned with its stated uses. A limited range of intended uses gives the mixture a reasonably clear focus.

Format
Softgel
Container
60 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$0.96
Customer rating
4.8 · 178 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Skin Health
Impact
High effect
A+ Ingredient FitD PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Omega-3 · 1360 mg
Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 35 studies
Omega-6 Adverse 9 studies
Omega-9 Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Joint Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Omega-3 · 1360 mg
Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 40 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
25 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
2.5 Gram(s)
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
1360 mg 80
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
285 mg 66
Omega-9 Fatty Acids
160 mg 64
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
Report overview
Omega-9 · 160 mg OverallScore64
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving provides 160 mg of omega-9 at a high cost for that amount. Some is oleic acid; the rest is unspecified. An antioxidant is indicated.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability85

The total includes 120 mg of oleic acid; the remaining omega-9 form is unspecified. The extraction method is not specified. An antioxidant is indicated, though its identity is not specified.
Oil Source & Form Quality
The total includes 120 mg of oleic acid; the remaining omega-9 form is unspecified.
Extraction & Processing Method
The extraction method is not specified.
Oxidation & Stability Protection
An antioxidant is indicated, though its identity is not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency70

Each serving provides 160 mg of omega-9. The amount is stated clearly.
Omega-9 Potency per Serving
Each serving provides 160 mg of omega-9.
Label Transparency & Disclosure
The omega-9 amount is stated.

Value10

The cost for the omega-9 amount is high.
Price per 100mg Omega-9
The cost for the omega-9 amount is high.
Omega-3 · 1360 mg OverallScore80
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
A serving provides 1170 mg of EPA and DHA at a moderate cost per gram. The oil concentration is unclear because the total oil amount is unavailable. The omega-3s are in triglyceride form.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The omega-3s are in triglyceride form. An antioxidant is included to help protect the oil from oxidation.
Molecular Form & Absorption Potential
The omega-3s are in triglyceride form.
Source Purity & Oxidative Protection
An antioxidant is included to help protect the oil from oxidation.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency61

The label lists 780 mg EPA and 390 mg DHA per serving. The share of the oil made up by EPA and DHA is unclear because the total oil amount is unavailable.
EPA & DHA Label Specificity
The label lists 780 mg EPA and 390 mg DHA per serving.
Active Ingredient Concentration
The share of the oil made up by EPA and DHA is unclear because the total oil amount is unavailable.
Third-Party Purity Verification
Third-party testing and an available certificate of analysis are claimed.

Value80

The cost per gram of EPA and DHA is moderate.
Price per 1000mg of EPA+DHA
The cost per gram of EPA and DHA is moderate.
Omega-6 · 285 mg OverallScore66
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving provides 285 mg of omega-6 at a high cost per serving. It includes 76 mg of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA); the rest is unspecified. The extraction method is not specified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability64

It includes 76 mg of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA); the rest is unspecified. The extraction method is not specified.
Omega-6 Source & GLA Content
It includes 76 mg of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA); the rest is unspecified.
Extraction Method & Purity
The extraction method is not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85

A serving supplies 285 mg of omega-6. The breakdown lists 76 mg of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) per serving.
Omega-6 Potency vs. Median
The serving contains 285 mg of omega-6.
Fatty Acid Profile Transparency
The breakdown lists 76 mg of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) per serving.

Value30

The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving 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. Supplementation of fish oil and olive oil in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
    Berbert AA; Kondo CR; Almendra CL; Matsuo T; Dichi I · Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) · 2005
    Randomized trial43 participantsJoint Health forOmega-3
  2. Krill oil improved osteoarthritic knee pain in adults with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis: a 6-month multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Stonehouse W; Benassi-Evans B; Bednarz J; Vincent AD; Hall S; Hill CL · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2022
    Randomized trial235 participantsJoint Health forOmega-3
  3. Effects of omega-3 supplementation on lipid metabolism, inflammation, and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Wang W; Xu Y; Zhou J; Zang Y · Clinical rheumatology · 2024
    Meta-analysis1,018 participants18 studies pooledJoint Health forOmega-3
  4. Impact of type and dose of oral polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on disease activity in inflammatory rheumatic diseases: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
    Sigaux J; Mathieu S; Nguyen Y; Sanchez P; Letarouilly JG; Soubrier M; Czernichow S; Flipo RM; Sellam J; Daïen C · Arthritis research & therapy · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,420 participants30 studies pooledJoint Health forOmega-3
  5. A meta-analysis of the analgesic effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation for inflammatory joint pain.
    Goldberg RJ; Katz J · Pain · 2007
    Meta-analysis17 studies pooledJoint Health forOmega-3
  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
  11. Psychosocial Burden in People with Atopic Dermatitis: Effects of a Substance-Free Basic Skincare in a Randomized Health Care Study.
    Braren-von Stülpnagel C; Augustin M; Sommer R; Westphal L · Skin pharmacology and physiology · 2024
    Randomized trial79 participantsSkin Health forOmega-6
  12. Abnormalities in epidermal lipid metabolism in patients with atopic dermatitis.
    Schäfer L; Kragballe K · The Journal of investigative dermatology · 1991
    Cross-sectional study15 participantsSkin Health forOmega-6
  13. Maternal plasma phosphatidylcholine fatty acids and atopy and wheeze in the offspring at age of 6 years.
    Pike KC; Calder PC; Inskip HM; Robinson SM; Roberts GC; Cooper C; Godfrey KM; Lucas JS · Clinical & developmental immunology · 2013
    Cohort study865 participantsSkin Health forOmega-6
  14. Plasma omega-3 and omega-6 concentrations and risk of cutaneous basal and squamous cell carcinomas in Australian adults.
    Wallingford SC; Hughes MC; Green AC; van der Pols JC · Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology · 2014
    Cohort study1,191 participantsSkin Health forOmega-6
  15. Maternal PUFA status and offspring allergic diseases up to the age of 18 months.
    Yu YM; Chan YH; Calder PC; Hardjojo A; Soh SE; Lim AL; Fisk HL; Teoh OH; Goh A; Saw SM; Kwek K; Gluckman PD; Godfrey KM; Chong YS; Shek LP; Pan A; Chong MF; van Bever HP; GUSTO study group · The British journal of nutrition · 2015
    Cohort study960 participantsSkin Health forOmega-6