Fish Oil 1,250 mg Softgels – Contain Omega 3 Fatty Acids – 450 EPA/300 DHA – Gluten-Free
Fish Oil 1,250 mg Softgels provide a concentrated source of marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids, including 450 mg of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and 300 mg of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) per serving. The convenient softgel format makes this formula an easy addition to supplement programs focused on omega-3 nutrition, healthy aging, and everyday wellness. The formula is gluten-free. (smpnutra.com)
EPA and DHA are long-chain omega-3 fatty acids naturally found in fatty fish and seafood. They are important structural components of cell membranes, while DHA is particularly concentrated in tissues such as the brain and retina. Because the body produces only limited amounts of EPA and DHA from plant-based ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), consuming EPA and DHA directly through foods or supplements is one practical way to increase their intake.
EPA and DHA are among the most extensively researched omega-3 fatty acids. Human clinical research has investigated their relationship with blood triglyceride levels, lipid metabolism, cardiovascular physiology, and other areas of nutrition. Systematic reviews consistently find that EPA and DHA can influence triglyceride concentrations, although outcomes depend on the dose, EPA-to-DHA ratio, population, and formulation studied.
DHA also has an established structural role in the brain and retina, making the EPA/DHA combination relevant to brands developing nutritional formulations centered around essential fatty-acid intake. Importantly, research on omega-3 fatty acids should not be interpreted as evidence that a particular fish oil supplement prevents, treats, or cures disease.
With 750 mg of combined EPA and DHA per serving, this formulation provides a clearly defined omega-3 profile rather than simply listing total fish oil. This distinction is useful when comparing fish oil products, since the amount of fish oil does not necessarily correspond to the amount of EPA and DHA it contains.
Product Features
- 1,250 mg fish oil per serving
- 450 mg EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
- 300 mg DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
- 750 mg combined EPA and DHA per serving
- Concentrated source of marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids
- EPA and DHA are extensively studied long-chain omega-3 fatty acids
- DHA is an important structural component of cell membranes and is particularly concentrated in the brain and retina
- Human research has extensively examined EPA and DHA in relation to triglyceride metabolism and other aspects of cardiovascular and nutritional health
- Convenient softgel delivery format
- Gluten-free
- Suitable for omega-3, fish oil, healthy-aging, nutritional wellness, and essential fatty-acid supplement categories
- Well suited for private label supplement brands seeking a defined EPA/DHA formulation
