Highly Concentrated Fish Oil

Also known as: fish oil, epa, dha, eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, krill oil

Essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (EPA and DHA) found primarily in fish oil. Cannot be synthesized efficiently by humans. Support cardiovascular, brain, and joint health.

250mg EPA+DHARDARecommended Dietary Allowance — the daily intake sufficient for 97-98% of healthy adults. Set by the National Institutes of Health.

3000mgUpper LimitTolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) — the maximum daily dose unlikely to cause adverse health effects. Exceeding this consistently may increase toxicity risk.

3ProductsNumber of supplements in our database that contain this ingredient.

3Health ClaimsNumber of researched health benefits associated with this ingredient, rated by evidence strength (strong/moderate/weak).

3Side EffectsNumber of documented side effects from clinical literature and adverse event reports.

Health Claims & Evidence

strongSupports heart health

May support cardiovascular health by influencing triglyceride levels. Effect is dose-dependent (typically studied at 1-4g EPA+DHA/day).

9 studies on PubMed

Related studies:Automatically retrieved from PubMed based on keyword matching. Some may not directly address the specific claim above.Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Cardiovascular Disease: the Debate Continues.Curr Atheroscler Rep (2023) · PMID 36580204 Highly Valuable Fish Oil: Formation Process, Enrichment, Subsequent Utilization, and Storage of Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Esters.Molecules (2023) · PMID 36677730 Potential role of dietary n-3 fatty acids in the prevention of dementia and macular degeneration.Am J Clin Nutr (2006) · PMID 16841859

strongAnti-inflammatory

EPA and DHA have anti-inflammatory properties through multiple pathways. Effects are dose-dependent, typically studied at 1-3g combined EPA+DHA/day.

11 studies on PubMed

Related studies:Automatically retrieved from PubMed based on keyword matching. Some may not directly address the specific claim above.Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Oral Supplementation with a Highly-Concentrated Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Triglyceride in Patients with Keratoconus: A Randomized Controlled Preliminary Study.Nutrients (2023) · PMID 36904299 The significance of polyunsaturated fatty acids in cutaneous biology.Lipids (1996) · PMID 8729128 Pleiotropic, cardioprotective effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.Mini Rev Med Chem (2009) · PMID 19689400

moderateSupports brain health

DHA is a structural component of brain tissue. Supplementation may support cognitive health, primarily studied at 500-1000mg DHA/day in older adults.

0 studies on PubMed

Known Side Effects

fishy aftertaste
digestive discomfort
increased bleeding at very high doses

Drug Interactions

blood thinners (warfarin
aspirin)
blood pressure medications
cyclosporine

Always consult your healthcare provider before combining supplements with medications.

Products Containing Highly Concentrated Fish Oil (3)

Aqua BiomeOmega-3 Classic Strength 1200 mg Lemon Flavor

72 2

Pure Alaska OmegaOmega-3 500 mg EPA+DHA Mini-Softgel (180 count)

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Trident SeafoodsWild Alaska Omega-3 1,060 mg