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Fish Oil 1000 mg

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Omega-3 300 mg
Fish Oil 1000 mg
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Score70
Triglyceride form and a combined EPA-plus-DHA amount are useful strengths, though concentration and quality disclosure remain basic.
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Quantity:300 Softgel(s) • (300 servings)
Goals:
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Cardiovascular Support

Score 70

Triglyceride form and a combined EPA-plus-DHA amount are useful strengths, though concentration and quality disclosure remain basic.
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$24.88($0.08 per serving)
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Analysis

The serving provides 300 mg total omega-3 from 1,000 mg fish oil, including 260 mg combined EPA and DHA. That combined value is more useful than labels that report only total omega-3.

A triglyceride form supports absorption, especially when the softgel is taken with food. The fish source, antioxidant system, independent purity verification, and individual EPA-to-DHA balance are not supplied.

The 300-serving package and very low serving cost create strong basic value. It fits long-term low-dose users better than people targeting a high EPA or DHA intake.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking economical triglyceride-form fish oil
  • Long-term low-dose users
  • People who do not need a specific EPA-to-DHA ratio
Best for
  • General omega-3 intake
  • Low-dose cardiovascular nutrition
  • Long refill intervals

Pros

  • Triglyceride form
  • Combined EPA and DHA are disclosed
  • Very long low-cost supply

Cons

  • Low active concentration
  • EPA and DHA are not separated
  • No purity or oxidation details

Warnings

  • People with fish allergy should avoid fish-oil supplements unless their allergy specialist says otherwise.
  • Fish oil can increase bruising or bleeding tendency with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines, especially at higher total omega-3 intakes.
  • Fishy aftertaste, reflux, or loose stools can occur; taking the softgel with food may improve tolerance.

Nutrient quality

74 High impact

The triglyceride oil form supports absorption and the formula stays focused. The active EPA and DHA dose remains modest for targeted use.

Ingredient transparency

65 Moderate impact

The label states total omega-3 and serving count. Separate EPA and DHA amounts, other ingredients, full directions, and key sourcing or quality details remain missing.

Customer satisfaction

71 High impact

The aggregate satisfaction signal is strong and supported by the available response volume. No review-text evidence is provided to assess repeated complaints or whether experiences match the intended use.

Value for money

72 High impact

The formula remains reasonably priced for basic fish-oil use. Modest active concentration and missing EPA and DHA detail reduce value per effective serving.

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Goals

Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
Moderate effect
B+ Goal FitF Strength of SupportD- CoverageB Formula Quality
Fish Oil · 1000 mg

Fish oil is well aligned with inflammatory balance because EPA and DHA support resolution pathways. The triglyceride form is a useful absorption feature.

Only a small combined amount of EPA and DHA is supplied, and their individual amounts are missing. Absent purity testing and oxidation-protection details further limit confidence in routine use.

Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 68 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
Moderate effect
B+ Goal FitF Strength of SupportF CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Fish Oil · 1000 mg

EPA and DHA support lipid management, but the active amount is low for targeted cardiovascular effects. Fish oil has strong human evidence for lowering triglycerides, although this serving is below commonly effective amounts.

The combined EPA and DHA amount is too low for meaningful triglyceride support. Triglyceride form is helpful, but individual fatty acids, purification, source, and antioxidant protection are not disclosed.

Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 185 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
10 mg
Fish Oil
1000 mg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
300 mg
EPA+DHA
260 mg
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
0 NP
Docosahexaenoic Acid
0 NP
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
Omega-3 · 300 mg OverallScore64
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The triglyceride form supports good absorption, though the generic fish source lacks identified antioxidant protection. Combined EPA and DHA are disclosed, but their separate amounts are absent and their concentration in the oil is low. Cost per active gram is highly efficient, while the lack of independent purity verification remains a quality gap.

Fish Oil · 1000 mg OverallScore40
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The triglyceride form supports absorption, and the low serving cost produces strong cost efficiency per gram of combined EPA and DHA. However, the active dose and concentration are both low, while individual EPA and DHA amounts are not disclosed. Missing information on purification, independent testing, source species, sustainability, and antioxidant protection leaves substantial quality uncertainty.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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