Product Image

The Total EFA

Health From The Sun
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(101 ratings)
Vitamin E 30 IU
Fish Oil 1250 mg
Protein (unspecified) 1 Gram(s)
Product Image
Score68
A broad essential-fatty-acid blend with disclosed fish sources and mixed tocopherols, but no EPA or DHA amounts. It fits general oil supplementation better than precise cardiovascular or anti-inflammatory dosing.
How scoring works
Quantity:90 Softgel(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Cardiovascular Support
Anti-Inflammatory Support

Score 68

A broad essential-fatty-acid blend with disclosed fish sources and mixed tocopherols, but no EPA or DHA amounts. It fits general oil supplementation better than precise cardiovascular or anti-inflammatory dosing.
How scoring works
$24.39($0.81 per serving)
iHerb
$ 24.39
Report prices

Analysis

The blend supplies 2.5 g of fish-oil concentrate from anchovy and sardine, plus borage and organic flaxseed oils. That combination may support a broader balance of fatty acids, while mixed tocopherols help protect the oils and add modest vitamin E coverage.

The main limitation is the absence of EPA and DHA amounts. Without those active amounts or the fish oil's molecular form, buyers cannot tell how concentrated the serving is or compare its practical potency with more transparent omega-3 products.

Three softgels per serving suit people who want several oil sources in one product and do not need a precisely targeted EPA or DHA dose. Value is difficult to judge because much of the listed fish-oil weight may not represent active omega-3s.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking fish, borage, and flaxseed oils in one serving
  • People comfortable taking three softgels daily
  • Buyers who value disclosed anchovy and sardine sources
Best for
  • Broad essential-fatty-acid coverage
  • Combining marine and plant oil sources
  • General cardiovascular and inflammatory-balance support

Pros

  • Uses fish oil from named anchovy and sardine sources
  • Combines fish, borage, and organic flaxseed oils
  • Includes mixed tocopherols for antioxidant protection
  • Provides substantial total oil weight per serving

Cons

  • Does not disclose EPA or DHA amounts
  • Fish-oil molecular form is not identified
  • Purification and independent testing details are absent
  • Three-softgel serving may be inconvenient
  • Active omega-3 value cannot be assessed from the label

Warnings

  • Anchovy- and sardine-derived fish oil is unsuitable for people with fish allergy.
  • The substantial fish-oil serving may increase bleeding tendency when combined with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines.
  • The multi-oil serving may cause reflux, fishy aftertaste, or loose stools in sensitive users; taking it with food may improve tolerance.

Nutrient quality

80 Highest impact

The large oil blend provides meaningful fatty-acid quantity and uses mixed tocopherols. Missing active fatty-acid yields and oil-form details limit confidence in the formula quality.

Ingredient transparency

66 High impact

Every oil has a specific weight and source, but the biologically important fatty-acid amounts are absent. Daily directions and a complete inactive-ingredient list are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

65 High impact

The aggregate rating is very strong, but the evidence base is fairly small. No review excerpts are supplied, so repeated complaints and purpose-specific experiences cannot be assessed.

Value for money

59 Moderate impact

Substantial oil quantity and mixed tocopherols provide some support for the premium cost. Missing active fatty-acid yields and a relatively high serving cost weaken category value.

Report analysis

Goals

Cardiovascular Support
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Goal FitD Strength of SupportC- CoverageB Formula Quality
Fish Oil · 1250 mgVitamin E · 30 IU

Fish oil, borage oil, flaxseed oil, and mixed tocopherols provide broad fatty-acid and antioxidant coverage. Cardiovascular value remains uncertain because EPA and DHA amounts are not disclosed.

Anchovy and sardine sources plus mixed tocopherols are useful quality signals. People using anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy should review combined omega-3 use clinically, especially alongside other fish-oil products.

Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 185 studies
Vitamin E Mixed 79 studies
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
Moderate effect
B- Goal FitF Strength of SupportC- CoverageB- Formula Quality
Fish Oil · 1250 mgVitamin E · 30 IU

Fish oil and a mixed essential-fatty-acid profile may support inflammatory lipid balance. Anchovy and sardine sourcing is disclosed, but the active EPA and DHA amounts are not.

The total fish-oil amount appears substantial, yet molecular form, purification, and active concentration remain unknown. The fatty-acid concept is coherent, but missing potency data prevents a strong conclusion.

Study evidence
Fish Oil Supportive 68 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
40 {Calories}
Total Fat
3.5 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
10 mg
Protein
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols)
30 IU
Fish Oil Concentrate (Anchovy, Sardine)
1250 mg
Borage seed Oil
1200 mg
Organic Flax Seed Oil
1200 mg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

Mixed tocopherols provide broader coverage than alpha-tocopherol alone, but the specific isomers and natural d-alpha status are not disclosed. The amount fits a maintenance role, while tocotrienols are absent. Its serving cost is above the standard natural-form bands without a premium complex.

F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Anchovy and sardine sourcing is a meaningful quality strength, and mixed tocopherols help protect the oil. The molecular form, purification method, and independent testing remain undisclosed. Missing EPA and DHA amounts prevent assessment of dose, concentration, and active-value efficiency.

Loading alternative details
Report alternatives

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
  11. Supplementation with vitamin E alone is associated with reduced myocardial infarction: a meta-analysis.
    Loffredo L; Perri L; Di Castelnuovo A; Iacoviello L; De Gaetano G; Violi F · Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD · 2016
    Meta-analysis16 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forVitamin E
  12. Vitamin E ameliorates blood cholesterol level and alters gut microbiota composition: A randomized controlled trial.
    Chen B; Li Y; Li Z; Hu X; Zhen H; Chen H; Nie C; Hou Y; Zhu S; Xiao L; Li T · Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD · 2025
    Randomized trial90 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin E
  13. Effects of long-term vitamin E supplementation on cardiovascular events and cancer: a randomized controlled trial.
    Lonn E; Bosch J; Yusuf S; Sheridan P; Pogue J; Arnold JM; Ross C; Arnold A; Sleight P; Probstfield J; Dagenais GR; HOPE and HOPE-TOO Trial Investigators · JAMA · 2005
    Randomized trial9,541 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin E
  14. Independent and combined associations of dietary antioxidant exposure with all-cause and cause-specific mortality in the general population.
    Liu Z; He Z; Xing Y · Journal of nutritional science · 2026
    Cohort study34,955 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin E
  15. Tocotrienol rich fraction supplementation improved lipid profile and oxidative status in healthy older adults: A randomized controlled study.
    Chin SF; Ibahim J; Makpol S; Abdul Hamid NA; Abdul Latiff A; Zakaria Z; Mazlan M; Mohd Yusof YA; Abdul Karim A; Wan Ngah WZ · Nutrition & metabolism · 2011
    Randomized trial62 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin E