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Omega-3 is one of the best-known nutritional supplements for its anti-inflammatory effect, which promotes mental, brain, cardiovascular health, and also potentially reduces cancer risk.
As omega-3 cannot be synthesized by the body itself, it has to be obtained from food, in both plant-based and animal-based food products, or supplements. Omega-3 supplements usually come in the form of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), mostly sourced from in animal-based products, namely fatty fish such as sardine, mackerel, tuna and anchovy.
Not sure how to choose the best omega-3 supplement for yourself? We have summarized a list of popular omega-3 supplements for you to compare and make the best choice for yourself.
The daily recommended intake of omega-3 for a healthy adult is a minimum of 250-500 mg, and that for pregnant and lactating women is an additional 200 mg.
Origin: California, USA
Manufactured in California, USA and made with globally sourced ingredients of high quality and concentrated natural fish oil, California Gold Nutrition’s Omega-3 Premium Fish Oil is concentrated with molecularly distilled 180 mg EPA / 120 mg DHA from anchovy, mackerel, sardine and/or tuna in the preferred triglyceride form. This formula is designed to support overall immune and brain health, as well as to maintain optimal lipid profile, reducing risk of cardiovascular disease.
The fish gelatin softgels are produced in a 3rd party audited cGMP registered (certified) facility and are formulated to contain no gluten, GMOs or soy. This product is also free of contaminants (heavy metals, PCB’s, dioxins and other impurities), porcine and bovine under strict quality control standards.
Origin: Peru, Morocco
Now Foods' s Ultra Omega-3, a proud member of The Global Organization for EPA and DHA (GOED) omega-3s, provides molecularly distilled 500 mg EPA / 250 mg DHA from anchovies and/or sardines to support brain and cardiovascular health, while reducing the risk of coronary heart disease.
This fish oil concentrate is manufactured under strict control standards to be free of potentially harmful contaminants (e.g. PCB's, dioxine, mercury and other heavy metals) with GMP quality assured. With the enteric coating, this odor controlled fish oil soft-gel is easier on those who experience nausea or reflex from other fish oils.
Origin: USA
Made with AlaskOmega® from cold water, wild-caught Alaska Pollock, Sports Research's International Fish Oil Standards (IFOS) 5-star certified Omega-3 Fish Oil offers advanced molecularly distilled and purified ultra-concentrated levels of EPA and DHA (937 mg), more than enough for the daily recommendation. Each serving contains more than 80% of total omega-3 essential fatty acids.
What’s more, this product is made with non-GMO ingredients from certified sustainable fisheries under the Marine Stewardship Council, gluten free, plus GMP and 3rd party tested.
Origin: USA
Solgar’s Omega-3 950 mg is loaded with the highest concentration of molecularly distilled natural omega-3 polyunsaturated EPA and DHA from cold-water fish (anchovy, herring, mackerel, sardine) to bring myriad benefits to cardiovascular, joint and skin health.
This product is also purified to eliminate mercury, a harmful heavy metal, in addition to being non-GMO, gluten, wheat and dairy free.
Origin: Illinois, USA
From sea to store, Carlson Labs takes stringent procedures to deliver the maximum freshness to consumers. This product presents the finest Norwegian omega-3 (1,200 mg) from anchovy, sardine and mackerel since 1982 to support heart, brain, vision and joint health, optimizing your overall wellness.
With its traditional, sustainable practices, Carlson Labs sources deep, cold-water fish of the highest quality which also pass for non-GMO testing by the International Genetically Modified Organism Evaluation and Notification (Igen) Programg. This product is manufactured and regularly tested by individually FDA regulated facilities with guaranteed purity, freshness and potency per ACOS international protocols. It is also free of gluten and detrimental levels of contaminants (mercury, cadmium, lead, PCBs and 28 other contaminants) with no artificial preservatives added.
Origin: Florida, USA
If you have an issue with the fishy aftertaste of typical omega-3 supplements, Life Extension’s Super Omega-3 might be your go-to choice with a natural lemon flavor. Made from South Pacific anchovy caught in a marine mammal-friendly fishery off the coast of Chile, Super Omega-3 takes the shape of small, easy-to-swallow soft-gels to offer optimal doses of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids.
The nutrients can help support cardiovascular, brain and mental health, and even promote longevity. In particular, omega-3 fatty acid facilitates heart and blood vessel function, promotes blood flow, helps maintain blood pressure and inhibit inflammatory factors. It is also essential in maintaining an optimal LDL and HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
The formula also draws inspiration from the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet to contain potent Polyphen-Oil™ olive extract (fruit and leave) and sesame lignans which boosts metabolism and reduces oxidative stress for additional cardiovascular, cognitive health benefits.
Super Omega-3 has earned the highest IFOS™ 5-star-rating for its exceptional purity, potency and freshness.
Origin: Norway
Oslomega’s Omega-3 Fish Oil features highly refined and concentrated Norwegian KD-Pür® (a combination of Supercritical Fluid Extract and Chromatography technology) fish oil from anchovy, sardine, mackerel, catfish and tilapia to support many functional systems in the body, including the heart, the immune system and cognitive health. Also comes in fish gelatin soft-gels with a natural lemon flavor, this product offers a total of 1,500 mg of omega-3: 750 mg EPA, 500 mg DHA and the remaining in the form of triglycerides.
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