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Fish Oil 1000 mg
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Score45
Relevant fish oil in a convenient format, but missing EPA and DHA amounts make the effective dose impossible to verify. Quality and stability details are also sparse.
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Quantity:30 Softgel(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Anti-Inflammatory Support

Score 45

Relevant fish oil in a convenient format, but missing EPA and DHA amounts make the effective dose impossible to verify. Quality and stability details are also sparse.
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Analysis

Fish oil is relevant to cardiovascular and inflammatory balance, but total oil weight is not the same as active omega-3 content. The 1000 mg serving cannot be matched to an effective EPA or DHA intake because neither fatty acid is quantified.

One softgel supplies the listed serving, which keeps daily use simple. Molecular form, fish species, purification, and independent quality verification are not supplied.

A named antioxidant stability blend may help protect the oil, but its individual ingredients are not disclosed. A better-disclosed option would be easier to dose for either stated goal.

Who is it for
  • Adults comfortable with fish-derived omega-3 oil
  • People who prefer premeasured softgels
  • Users who can verify active EPA and DHA elsewhere on the label
Best for
  • General fish-oil supplementation
  • Cardiovascular-focused omega-3 use when active amounts are verified
  • Inflammatory-balance support when EPA and DHA amounts are confirmed

Pros

  • Lists 1000 mg of total fish oil
  • One softgel supplies the listed serving, which keeps daily use simple
  • Ingredient choice aligns with cardiovascular support
  • Fish oil is relevant to inflammatory balance

Cons

  • EPA and DHA amounts are not disclosed
  • Active omega-3 concentration cannot be calculated
  • Molecular form and purification details are absent
  • Proprietary antioxidant blend hides its individual components

Warnings

  • Avoid use if you have a fish allergy.
  • Omega-3 oils can add to bleeding risk with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines; review combined use with a clinician.
  • Do not assume the total oil amount equals an effective EPA or DHA dose.

Nutrient quality

53 Moderate impact

Wild Alaskan salmon is a specific source, but EPA, DHA, molecular form, and purification details are absent. The total oil amount is disclosed, but EPA and DHA yields are missing, so effective dose cannot be verified, while missing EPA and DHA yields prevent confirmation of potency.

Ingredient transparency

38 Lower impact

The salmon-oil amount is shown, but EPA and DHA yields are not disclosed. A proprietary stability blend and missing quality details further reduce transparency.

Customer satisfaction

68 High impact

The aggregate rating is favorable, and the substantial review count supports confidence. No detailed feedback is supplied, so repeated complaints and purpose fit cannot be judged.

Value for money

26 Situational impact

A named salmon source and antioxidant system provide some quality context. Missing EPA and DHA amounts plus a hidden stability blend prevent reliable value assessment.

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Goals

Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
Moderate effect
A- Goal FitD- Strength of SupportD- CoverageC+ Formula Quality
Vitamin D · 1.25 mcgFish Oil · 1000 mg

Salmon oil is relevant to inflammatory balance because its EPA and DHA can influence lipid mediators. The 1,000 mg oil amount is clear, but the actual EPA and DHA yields are not provided.

Without fatty-acid amounts, the serving cannot be compared with effective anti-inflammatory omega-3 doses. The product is fish-derived and is unsuitable for people with a fish allergy, while the proprietary antioxidant blend does not disclose its ingredients.

Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 68 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 101 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
10 mg
Vitamin D3 (wild Alaskan Salmon Oil)
1.25 mcg
Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil
1000 mg
Botanical Antioxidant Stability System (B.A.S.S.) Proprietary Blend
6 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
Fish Oil · 1000 mg OverallScore10
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Wild Alaskan salmon provides a clearly identified source, and a named antioxidant stability system may help protect the oil. The label does not identify the molecular form, purification method, independent testing, or EPA and DHA amounts. Active potency and value therefore cannot be verified for fish-oil use.

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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. 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
  3. Vitamin D, Marine n-3 Fatty Acids, and Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Current Evidence.
    Manson JE; Bassuk SS; Cook NR; Lee IM; Mora S; Albert CM; Buring JE; VITAL Research Group · Circulation research · 2020
    Randomized trial25,871 participantsCardiovascular Support forFish Oil
  4. Marine n-3 fatty acid treatment for carotid plaques in patients with type 2 diabetes.
    Zhuang P; Liu X; Jia W; Zheng W; Wan X; Chen W; Gu J; Li Y; Lan X; Li H; Tong W; Wu Y; Wu X; Ao Y; Ye H; Wu F; Zhu L; Zhang L; Li Y; Meng D; Tian Y; Wang A; Wu S; Zhu F; Zhang Y; Shi H; Yu X; Zhang F; Zhang Y; Jiao J · Cardiovascular diabetology · 2026
    Randomized trial415 participantsCardiovascular Support forFish Oil
  5. Regular use of fish oil supplements and course of cardiovascular diseases: prospective cohort study.
    Chen G; Qian ZM; Zhang J; Zhang S; Zhang Z; Vaughn MG; Aaron HE; Wang C; Lip GY; Lin H · BMJ medicine · 2024
    Cohort study415,737 participantsCardiovascular Support forFish Oil
  6. Fish oil, enriched with polyunsaturated fatty acids of the omega-3-type accelerates the nucleation time in healthy subjects.
    Janowitz P; Swobodnik W; Wechsler JG; Janowitz A; Saal D; Ditschuneit H · Klinische Wochenschrift · 1991
    Non-randomized trial24 participantsCardiovascular Support forFish Oil
  7. 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 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forFish Oil
  8. Effect of fish oil supplement in maintenance hemodialysis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of published randomized controlled trials.
    He L; Li MS; Lin M; Zhao TY; Gao P · European journal of clinical pharmacology · 2016
    Meta-analysis916 participants13 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forFish Oil
  9. Effects of fish oil supplementation on biomarkers of vascular endothelial function in middle-aged and older adults: a randomized controlled trial.
    Quan C; Tang W; Qin Y; Nian Z; Li Z; Mao L · Food & function · 2026
    Randomized trial240 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forFish Oil
  10. No effect of fish oil supplementation on serum inflammatory markers and their interrelationships: a randomized controlled trial in healthy, middle-aged individuals.
    Pot GK; Brouwer IA; Enneman A; Rijkers GT; Kampman E; Geelen A · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2010
    Randomized trial77 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forFish Oil
  11. Efficacy of fish oil and its components in the management of psoriasis: a systematic review of 18 randomized controlled trials.
    Chen X; Hong S; Sun X; Xu W; Li H; Ma T; Zheng Q; Zhao H; Zhou Y; Qiang Y; Li B; Li X · Nutrition reviews · 2021
    Meta-analysis927 participants18 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forFish Oil
  12. 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 pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forFish Oil
  13. 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 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forFish Oil
  14. 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 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forFish Oil
  15. 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 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forFish Oil
  16. Vitamin D deficiency and C-reactive protein: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization study.
    Zhou A; Hyppönen E · International journal of epidemiology · 2023
    Observational study294,970 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin D
  17. Vitamin D in Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
    El Amrousy D; El Ashry H; Hodeib H; Hassan S · Journal of clinical gastroenterology · 2021
    Randomized trial120 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin D
  18. Vitamin D supplementation reduces infection rate and promotes wound healing in patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
    Gao YQ; Gao YH; Xing JH · World journal of diabetes · 2025
    Randomized trial120 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin D
  19. Associations of C-reactive Protein with 25-hydroxyvitamin D in 24 Specific Diseases: A Cross-sectional Study from NHANES.
    Yang F; Sun M; Sun C; Li J; Yang X; Bi C; Wang M; Pu L; Wang J; Wang C; Xie M; Yao Y; Jin L · Scientific reports · 2020
    Cross-sectional study9,809 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin D
  20. Combined effects of vitamin D deficiency and systemic inflammation on all-cause mortality and cause-specific mortality in older adults.
    Zhang C; Cui J; Li S; Shen J; Luo X; Yao Y; Shi H · BMC geriatrics · 2024
    Cohort study3,072 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin D