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Ultimate Omega-D3 2X Mini Softgels Lemon

Nordic Naturals
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Omega-3 1120 mg
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Score71
A concentrated omega-3 and vitamin D3 formula in smaller softgels. Component-dose ambiguity and incomplete oil-quality disclosure remain important trade-offs.
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Quantity:60 Softgel(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Joint Health
Skin Health
Metabolism Boost

Score 71

A concentrated omega-3 and vitamin D3 formula in smaller softgels. Component-dose ambiguity and incomplete oil-quality disclosure remain important trade-offs.
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$32.26($1.07 per serving)
Daily Vita
$ 32.26
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$ 33.89
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$ 32.26
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Analysis

The smaller softgels provide a listed 1,120 mg total omega-3 plus 25 mcg vitamin D3. That design can help users who struggle with full-size concentrated softgels.

EPA, DHA, and other omega-3 entries repeat the same total rather than identifying distinct amounts. Oil source, molecular form, antioxidant protection, and purity verification are also absent.

It fits adults who need smaller capsules and specifically want vitamin D3 included. Users focused on precise fatty-acid dosing should verify the physical label or select a clearer product.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer smaller softgels
  • Users seeking omega-3 plus vitamin D3
  • People wanting a high but not extreme total
Best for
  • Smaller-capsule convenience
  • Combined omega-3 and vitamin D intake
  • Focused daily supplementation

Pros

  • Provides 1,120 mg total omega-3
  • Includes 25 mcg vitamin D3
  • Smaller softgel format
  • Lemon flavor may improve tolerance

Cons

  • EPA and DHA amounts are ambiguous
  • Oil source and molecular form are missing
  • Freshness and purity details are absent
  • Elevated recurring cost
  • May duplicate vitamin D

Warnings

  • The high omega-3 intake may increase bruising or bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines
  • Fish-derived oil may be unsuitable for people with a fish allergy; verify the source when it is not stated
  • Fish oil can cause reflux, nausea, or loose stools in some users
  • Count the 25 mcg vitamin D3 amount with other supplements to avoid unintended dose stacking

Nutrient quality

79 High impact

The stated omega-3 amount is moderate. EPA and DHA labels are present, but repeated total amounts do not establish a clean fatty-acid breakdown.

Ingredient transparency

63 Moderate impact

EPA and DHA labels are present, but repeated total amounts do not establish a clean fatty-acid breakdown. Complete usage, inactive-ingredient, molecular-form, and purity details remain unavailable.

Customer satisfaction

74 High impact

The supplied aggregate rating and review volume provide a useful satisfaction signal. Specific comments are unavailable, so recurring complaints and purpose-specific experiences cannot be assessed.

Value for money

71 High impact

The active amount partly supports the cost, but disclosure gaps weaken quality-adjusted value. The product is moderately competitive but lacks the disclosure needed for a stronger comparison.

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Goals

Joint Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitB Strength of SupportC- CoverageA- Formula Quality
Omega-3 · 1120 mg

Omega-3 supports inflammatory balance, while vitamin D adds general musculoskeletal support. Human evidence supports EPA and DHA for inflammatory pathways, though joint benefits vary by condition.

The 1,120 mg total omega-3 amount is meaningful, and 25 mcg vitamin D3 supports daily status. Total omega-3 and vitamin D3 are clear, but EPA and DHA split, molecular form, and purity testing are not clear in the ingredient data.

Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 40 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 111 studies
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB- Strength of SupportC- CoverageA Formula Quality
Omega-3 · 1120 mg

Omega-three fatty acids support skin barrier lipids and help regulate inflammatory signaling. The 1,120 mg total amount provides meaningful support for that pathway.

Vitamin D adds general nutritional support but contributes less directly to barrier hydration than the fatty acids. The label gives a total amount but does not clearly separate EPA and DHA or establish molecular form and purity testing.

Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 35 studies
Metabolism Boost
Impact
High effect
D Goal FitB Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA Formula Quality
Omega-3 · 1120 mgVitamin D · 25 mcg

A substantial omega-3 amount may support lipid handling and metabolic health, but it is not a direct metabolism-boosting active. Vitamin D3 adds nutritional support when status is low but is not a direct thermogenic active.

The total omega-3 quantity is clearly stated, while separate EPA and DHA yields are not provided in the supplied data. The smaller softgels improve convenience, but the lower total amount still does not add thermogenic or glycemic-control depth.

Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 42 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
15 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1.5 Gram(s)
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
25 mcg
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Docosahexaenoic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids)
1120 mg
Cholesterol
5 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The supplied label data separately associates amounts with EPA and DHA and indicates a highly concentrated omega-3 serving. Molecular form, fish source, antioxidant protection, and independent purity verification are not shown, which limits confidence in absorption and freshness. Active-amount cost appears favorable, although the repeated total-omega entries make the fatty-acid breakdown less clear than a conventional EPA and DHA panel.

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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. Knee effusion-synovitis volume measurement and effects of vitamin D supplementation in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
    Wang X; Cicuttini F; Jin X; Wluka AE; Han W; Zhu Z; Blizzard L; Antony B; Winzenberg T; Jones G; Ding C · Osteoarthritis and cartilage · 2018
    Randomized trial413 participantsJoint Health forVitamin D
  7. Vitamin D Deficiency Leads to Poorer Health Outcomes and Greater Length of Stay After Total Knee Arthroplasty and Supplementation Improves Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Vivek K; Kamal R; Perera E; Gupte CM · JBJS reviews · 2024
    Meta-analysis146,054 participants10 studies pooledJoint Health forVitamin D
  8. Does vitamin D improve symptomatic and structural outcomes in knee osteoarthritis? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Zhao ZX; He Y; Peng LH; Luo X; Liu M; He CS; Chen J · Aging clinical and experimental research · 2021
    Meta-analysis1,599 participants6 studies pooledJoint Health forVitamin D
  9. Baseline 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels predict the effects of vitamin D supplementation on joint symptoms and cartilage loss in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
    Wang T; Zheng S; Jin X; Cen H; Zhu Z; Han W; Wluka A; Cicuttini F; Cao P; Ding C · Rheumatology advances in practice · 2025
    Randomized trial413 participantsJoint Health forVitamin D
  10. The Efficacy and Safety of Disease-Modifying Osteoarthritis Drugs for Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis-a Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
    Yang W; Sun C; He SQ; Chen JY; Wang Y; Zhuo Q · Journal of general internal medicine · 2021
    Meta-analysis11,890 participants28 studies pooledJoint Health forVitamin D
  11. Effects of omega-3 supplementation on glucose and lipid metabolism in patients with gestational diabetes: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Liu W; Gao M; Yang S; Sun C; Bi Y; Li Y; Wang J; Yuan X · Journal of diabetes and its complications · 2023
    Meta-analysis331 participants6 studies pooledMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  12. Hepatic de novo lipogenesis is suppressed and fat oxidation is increased by omega-3 fatty acids at the expense of glucose metabolism.
    Green CJ; Pramfalk C; Charlton CA; Gunn PJ; Cornfield T; Pavlides M; Karpe F; Hodson L · BMJ open diabetes research & care · 2021
    Randomized trial38 participantsMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  13. 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 participantsMetabolism Boost Skin Health forOmega-3
  14. The Effects of Flaxseed Oil Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation on Metabolic Status of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Mirmasoumi G; Fazilati M; Foroozanfard F; Vahedpoor Z; Mahmoodi S; Taghizadeh M; Esfeh NK; Mohseni M; Karbassizadeh H; Asemi Z · Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association · 2018
    Randomized trial60 participantsMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  15. A combination of omega-3 and plant sterols regulate glucose and lipid metabolism in individuals with impaired glucose regulation: a randomized and controlled clinical trial.
    Wang JF; Zhang HM; Li YY; Xia S; Wei Y; Yang L; Wang D; Ye JJ; Li HX; Yuan J; Pan RR · Lipids in health and disease · 2019
    Randomized trial200 participantsMetabolism Boost forOmega-3
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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