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Fish Oil 2400 mg

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Omega-3 1200 mg
Fish Oil 2400 mg
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Score64
A 1200 mg total omega-3 serving offers practical basic use, but missing EPA/DHA and quality details keep it from being a high-confidence option.
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Quantity:90 Softgel(s) • (45 servings)
Goals:
Cardiovascular Support
Skin Health
Joint Health
Metabolism Boost

Score 64

A 1200 mg total omega-3 serving offers practical basic use, but missing EPA/DHA and quality details keep it from being a high-confidence option.
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Analysis

Total omega-3, rather than the larger fish-oil weight, is the meaningful active measure. The 1200 mg amount offers basic support but does not reveal how much comes from EPA versus DHA.

The label identifies ethyl esters, which are best taken with a fat-containing meal and are less efficiently absorbed than triglyceride forms. The supplied data also omit the fish species, antioxidant protection, oxidation measures, and independent purity verification.

Two softgels provide the serving in a 45-serving package. The cost per disclosed omega-3 amount is attractive. It fits general low-dose use better than targeted high-EPA or high-DHA supplementation.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking basic fish-oil supplementation
  • Cost-conscious users
  • People who do not need a specific EPA-to-DHA profile
Best for
  • General omega-3 intake
  • Low-dose cardiovascular nutrition
  • Simple softgel routines

Pros

  • 1200 mg total omega-3 is disclosed
  • The cost per disclosed omega-3 amount is attractive.
  • Two softgels provide the serving in a 45-serving package.

Cons

  • EPA and DHA amounts are not usable
  • The label identifies ethyl esters, which are best taken with a fat-containing meal and are less efficiently absorbed than triglyceride forms.
  • Purity and oxidation details are absent

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

68 High impact

The formula provides a meaningful total omega-3 amount without obvious filler. Ethyl-ester delivery and missing EPA and DHA detail limit dose and absorption confidence.

Ingredient transparency

64 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

72 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

51 Moderate 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

Cardiovascular Support
Impact
High effect
A Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA Formula Quality
Fish Oil · 2400 mg

A substantial amount of omega-3 ethyl esters supports healthy lipids and vascular function. The formula has meaningful depth in a well-supported cardiovascular pathway.

EPA and DHA amounts are not individually disclosed, which prevents a precise assessment of the most relevant fatty acids. The ethyl ester form can also be less efficiently absorbed than triglyceride forms unless taken with a fat-containing meal.

Skin Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportC CoverageA Formula Quality
Omega-3 · 1200 mg

The disclosed omega-3 total may support skin-barrier lipids and help regulate inflammatory signaling. The fish-oil amount is substantial, but the individual EPA and DHA contributions are not provided.

Ethyl ester delivery and missing EPA/DHA values make the functional dose harder to judge, especially without instructions to take it with a fat-containing meal. Fish oil may cause fishy reflux or stomach upset in sensitive users.

Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 35 studies
Joint Health
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportF CoverageA Formula Quality
Omega-3 · 1200 mg

Omega-3 fatty acids may help inflammatory joint discomfort, giving the product a direct but narrow joint-health role. The label lists 1200 mg total omega-3.

EPA and DHA amounts are not separated, so the clinically relevant anti-inflammatory dose cannot be confirmed, and the ethyl-ester form offers only moderate absorption. The formula does not provide cartilage building blocks or joint-lubricating compounds.

Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 40 studies
Metabolism Boost
Impact
High effect
C- Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA Formula Quality
Omega-3 · 1200 mg

A meaningful omega-3 amount may support lipid metabolism and insulin signaling. Missing EPA and DHA amounts prevent a precise potency judgment.

It is better aligned with cardiometabolic health than a noticeable metabolism boost. Ethyl-ester fish oil is best taken with a fat-containing meal for absorption.

Study evidence
Omega-3 Supportive 42 studies
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
Moderate effect
B Goal FitD Strength of SupportF CoverageA- Formula Quality
Fish Oil · 2400 mg

Fish oil is relevant to inflammation resolution, and the total omega-3 amount suggests meaningful fatty-acid content. The ethyl ester form is clearly identified.

EPA and DHA are not separately quantified, so the most important active balance cannot be evaluated. That gap weakens confidence in dose quality despite the substantial total omega-3 amount.

Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 68 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
25 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
2.5 Gram(s)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.5 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
25 mg
Fish Oil
2400 mg
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids Ethyl Esters
1200 mg
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
0 NP
Docosahexaenoic Acid
0 NP
Other Fatty Acids
0 NP
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
Omega-3 · 1200 mg OverallScore48
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The label identifies an ethyl-ester omega-3 concentrate, a less preferred molecular form. Only total omega-3 is quantified, and the active fraction remains below the preferred concentration. Its low serving cost gives excellent value when total omega-3 is used as the active estimate, but independent purity testing is not stated.

Fish Oil · 2400 mg OverallScore10
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The label discloses an ethyl ester oil but does not provide usable individual EPA and DHA amounts from the 2,400 mg serving. Fish species, purification method, independent testing, and antioxidant protection are not identified. Without EPA and DHA disclosure, active potency and value per gram cannot be determined.

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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. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  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