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Omega 3 Fish Oil 1200 mg

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Fish Oil 1200 mg
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Score64
A basic fish oil with useful vitamin E but insufficient disclosure of the active omega-3 fats.
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Quantity:60 Softgel(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Anti-Inflammatory Support

Score 64

A basic fish oil with useful vitamin E but insufficient disclosure of the active omega-3 fats.
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$29.99($0.49 per serving)
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Analysis

The serving states its fish-oil concentrate amount and includes natural-form vitamin E. That combination offers a simple oil-and-antioxidant design.

The label does not quantify EPA, DHA, or total omega-3 concentration. Fish species, molecular form, purification process, and independent testing are also absent.

The product may suit someone seeking a basic softgel with added vitamin E. Users buying for cardiovascular or inflammatory goals need a more transparent fatty-acid profile.

Who is it for
  • Adults wanting a simple fish oil with vitamin E
  • Users who do not require exact omega-3 dosing
Best for
  • Basic softgel supplementation
  • Formulas with built-in antioxidant support

Pros

  • Includes vitamin E
  • Fish-oil amount is stated
  • Focused ingredient list

Cons

  • No EPA or DHA amounts
  • Source species and molecular form are unknown
  • No specific purification details
  • Active value cannot be assessed

Warnings

  • Contains fish oil and is unsuitable for people with a fish allergy.
  • Fish oil and vitamin E may add to bleeding tendency with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines.

Nutrient quality

62 Moderate impact

Vitamin E offers some oxidation support for the fish-oil concentrate. Missing EPA and DHA amounts prevent confirmation of a meaningful omega-three dose.

Ingredient transparency

64 Moderate impact

Listed ingredient amounts and serving details are stated clearly. Key active fatty acids and sourcing details are not disclosed.

Customer satisfaction

61 Moderate impact

The supplied average rating is very strong, and a small response volume makes the average rating less reliable. No comment-level feedback is supplied to judge recurring complaints or purpose-specific experiences.

Value for money

71 High impact

Serving cost is moderate, but active omega-three value cannot be verified. Formula focus and disclosure determine whether that value holds up in practice.

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Goals

Anti-Inflammatory Support
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
Moderate effect
B+ Goal FitF Strength of SupportF CoverageA- Formula Quality
Fish Oil · 1200 mgVitamin E · 19 mg

Fish oil is strongly aligned with systemic inflammatory support. Missing EPA and DHA amounts make the active dose and expected effect impossible to judge.

The total oil weight does not establish adequate omega-three potency. Vitamin E supports oil stability, but form, purification, and testing details are absent.

Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 68 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 20 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
10 mg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate)
 19 mg
Fish Oil concentrate
1200 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
Fish Oil · 1200 mg OverallScore7
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

EPA and DHA are not individually disclosed, preventing a reliable assessment of active dose and concentration. The molecular form, purification method, and independent testing are not stated. Without individual EPA and DHA amounts, value for active omega-three content cannot be verified.

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84 Performance

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87 Performance

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82 Budget

Ultra Strength One-per-Day RxOmega-3

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The label states 900 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids, but its two DHA ethyl ester entries leave the EPA-to-DHA split unclear. Compared with the original, it lowers serving cost, but missing separate EPA and DHA amounts make the potency trade-off harder to judge.
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83 Value

Ultra Strength One-per-Day RxOmega-3 with Vitamin D3 25 mcg (1000IU)

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70 Value

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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. Effects of delta-tocotrienol supplementation on Glycemic Control, oxidative stress, inflammatory biomarkers and miRNA expression in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized control trial.
    Mahjabeen W; Khan DA; Mirza SA; Pervez MA · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2021
    Randomized trial110 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin E
  7. Effect of vitamin E supplementation on serum C-reactive protein level: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Saboori S; Shab-Bidar S; Speakman JR; Yousefi Rad E; Djafarian K · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2016
    Meta-analysis495 participants12 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin E
  8. Efficacy of Nutritional Interventions on Inflammatory Markers in Haemodialysis Patients: A Systematic Review and Limited Meta-Analysis.
    Khor BH; Narayanan SS; Sahathevan S; Gafor AHA; Daud ZAM; Khosla P; Sabatino A; Fiaccadori E; Chinna K; Karupaiah T · Nutrients · 2018
    Meta-analysis46 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin E
  9. Vitamin E improves serum markers and histology in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Chee NM; Sinnanaidu RP; Chan WK · Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology · 2024
    Meta-analysis8 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin E
  10. Delta-tocotrienol supplementation improves biochemical markers of hepatocellular injury and steatosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
    Pervez MA; Khan DA; Slehria AUR; Ijaz A · Complementary therapies in medicine · 2021
    Randomized trial71 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin E