🐟 Product Overview
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Brand: NOW Foods
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Serving: 200 Softgels (~100 servings) Health+11NOW Foods+11Amazon+11Vitacost+1Swanson Vitamins+1Swanson Vitamins+1Vitamins Depots+1
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Each softgel contains:
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1,000 mg natural fish oil concentrate
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180 mg EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
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120 mg DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) Fruitful Yield+5Amazon+5Swanson Vitamins+5Swanson Vitamins+7NOW Foods+7Hi-Health+7
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Key Features
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Molecular Distillation
This process removes heavy metals, PCBs, dioxins, and other contaminants to ensure purityHi-Health+4Vitacost+4NOW Foods+4. -
Cardiovascular Support*
Supports heart health—with the caution: “supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA may reduce risk of coronary heart disease”verywellhealth.com+15NOW Foods+15NOW Foods+15. -
Quality Assurance & Certification
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Non‑GMO
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Kosher (contains gelatin)
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Produced in a GMP‑certified facility (NPA A‑rated)
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GOED‑compliant based on 2022 testing results for omega‑3 purity and labeling accuracyWikipedia+11Amazon+11Hi-Health+11NOW Foods+1NOW Foods+1.
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Allergen & Ingredient Information
Free from yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish (other than sourced fish), shellfish, and tree nutsVitamins DepotsVitacost.
Nutrition & Usage
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Suggested Use: Take 2 softgels twice daily with food, totaling 360 mg EPA and 240 mg DHA per serving (~2,000 mg total fish oil)Walmart.com+7NOW Foods+7Vitacost+7.
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Typical serving facts per 2 softgels:
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Calories: ~20
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Total Fat: 2 g
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EPA: 360 mg
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DHA: 240 mg
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Cholesterol: 0 mg NOW Foods+8NOW Foods+8Vitacost+8.
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Contains vitamin E as a stabilizer and softgel ingredients (gelatin, glycerin, water)Vitacost.
Potential Benefits & Safety Notes
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Benefits of EPA & DHA: May help lower triglycerides, reduce inflammation, maintain healthy blood pressure and vascular function, and support cognitive and cardiovascular healthHealthverywellhealth.comverywellhealth.com.
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Regulatory Guidance: The FDA recommends not exceeding 3 g/day of combined EPA and DHA, with no more than 2 g/day from supplements aloneWikipedia+1Health+1.
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Potential Risks: High doses may increase bleeding risk, especially for people on anticoagulants or with cardiac arrhythmias. Mild side effects may include nausea, fishy burps, or digestive upsetWikipediaWikipediaWikipedia.
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Note on research: While some meta‑analyses show modest cardiovascular benefits, other studies have not found significant risk reductions. Also, long-term high dose use is sometimes linked to increased risk of atrial fibrillationWikipedia.
Summary
This supplement may be a reliable choice if you're looking for a purified fish oil formula with moderate EPA/DHA content and third-party quality assurances. If you take blood-thinning meds or have heart conditions, consult your healthcare provider before starting.
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