Nutrient quality
Generic fish oil in softgels with an unspecified molecular form gives the formula reasonable ingredient quality. Dose uncertainty or limited delivery detail prevents a confident quality assessment.
Vitacost | $ 13.93 | |
| $ 12.66 |
Each softgel contains 180 mg of EPA and 120 mg of DHA within 300 mg of total omega-3 fats. The familiar ratio supports basic maintenance but offers limited depth for higher-intake cardiovascular or inflammatory goals.
One-softgel dosing and a long supply make the routine simple and inexpensive. The label does not identify fish species, molecular form, antioxidant protection, or independent purity verification.
The product is best for budget-focused adults who want a basic daily fish oil. Users seeking high concentration or stronger traceability would need to trade up to a more detailed formula.
Generic fish oil in softgels with an unspecified molecular form gives the formula reasonable ingredient quality. Dose uncertainty or limited delivery detail prevents a confident quality assessment.
Important active details are incomplete or internally inconsistent. Serving guidance and the complete inactive-ingredient list are not fully supplied.
The aggregate rating is strong and supported by useful review volume. No review excerpts are supplied to assess repeated complaints or purpose-specific experiences.
Formula quality provides fair value for the category. The effective serving and focused ingredient list compare favorably with similar options.
Clearly disclosed EPA and DHA directly support lipid and endothelial health. The fatty acids have strong human evidence for cardiovascular markers.
The combined active omega-3 amount is modest for a focused cardiovascular effect. A simple fish-oil formula keeps the purpose clear but covers only one main pathway.
EPA and DHA directly support production of compounds that help resolve inflammatory signaling. Human evidence for marine omega-3 fats is strong, especially when EPA and DHA intake is sufficiently high.
The combined 300 mg EPA and DHA amount is below common anti-inflammatory target intakes. EPA, DHA, and total omega-3 amounts are clear, but oil form and purity testing are not provided. Fish oil is sourced from fish and may not be suitable for people with a fish allergy.
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
Calories | 10 Calorie(s) |
Total Fat | 1 Gram(s) |
Cholesterol | 5 mg |
Fish Oil | 1000 mg |
Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 180 mg |
Docosahexaenoic Acid | 120 mg |
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 300 mg |
The generic fish oil lacks molecular-form and antioxidant details. EPA and DHA are separately disclosed, but their combined concentration is low. The very low serving cost still delivers excellent value per active gram, with no stated independent purity certification.
The EPA-forward ratio suits the collection, but the absolute EPA dose is low. EPA is dilute within the fish oil, and the molecular form and oxidation protection are not disclosed. Low serving cost produces strong EPA cost efficiency, though no contaminant-testing claim is provided.
The serving supplies 300 mg of combined EPA and DHA, which is a low dose at 30% concentration. EPA and DHA amounts are transparent, but molecular form, purification, independent testing, source species, and antioxidant protection are absent. A very low serving cost creates excellent value per active gram despite modest potency.
Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.