Published on: December 22, 2024
Fish oils come from fatty or oily fish, for example, trout, mackerel, tuna, herring, sardines, and salmon. They include omega-3 fatty acids and essential vitamins A and D. They cannot be manufactured in the body. Therefore, as humans, we need to consume fish and or supplements to benefit our health. Fish-oil and Omega-3 supplements are popular because they are considered to have numerous health benefits.
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends eating oily fish to promote heart health.
Based on science, Fish Oil can help improve symptoms of many different diseases such as:
High blood pressure, Multiple Sclerosis, Prostate cancer, postpartum depression, mental Health Benefits, improves memory loss, heart, and cardiovascular benefits, lowers cholesterol and triglycerides levels in the blood, and helps to alleviate joint discomfort.
That is quite a lot of benefits from one little pill! Unfortunately, there are thousands of kinds of fish oil supplements all promising they are the best. We decided to send out an extensive team of researchers to check most of the supplements on the market and come up with the top 5. It was not an easy task to narrow it down to 5, but we did it and are very proud of the data and results that came out of this. The most important ingredient here is the fish. All of the smaller-sized fish, such as anchovies, accumulate fewer toxins than larger fish such as salmon. That is when you will get the purest product possible, free of toxins.
What to look for in a Fish Oil Supplement:
- EPA and DHA- this is crucial to check the levels of these two ingredients in a supplement. We have found that the right number is between 600-1000 mg per day.
- Green lipid mussel- derives from New Zealand licensed marine farms and is harvested 100% pollution-free. This is considered a superfood and contains many vitamins and minerals as well as omega-3 fats, amino acids, antioxidants, and enzymes.
- Tocopherol- also known as Vitamin E. This is an antioxidant that prevents cell damage. This ingredient has been proven to help protect your immune system as well as lower blood pressure. You can take it as a supplement or even lather it on your skin.
- Mercury levels – being that fish oil derives from fish, it is imperative to look at the amount of mercury in a supplement. When the body consumes too much mercury, it can spread to organs and cause mental mood swings as well as renal damage.
What is the recommended daily dose?
For the best and quickest, and of course, healthiest results, it is recommended to consume at least 400 mg per day for an average adult. Please consult with your physician if you are consuming more.
Lauren Shultz
Senior Editor - Nutritionist
I work as a nutritionist, doing extensive research for non-profit organizations. I would love to share my findings, which were acquired by carefully examining each product, their results, and side effects if any. I've ranked them based on these findings.
2022’s TOP FISH OIL PRODUCTS
#1 EienHealth Super Omega-3 Fish Oil
#2 OMEGAWELL
#3 OMEGA-3 FISH OIL
#4 ULTIMATE OMEGA
#5 OMAX3 ULTRA
#1. EIENHEALTH Super Omega-3 Supplement EPA/DHA Fish Oil
(30 capsules)
5.0
Our Rating: 9.5/10
Customer Rating: 9.68/10 (256 Votes)
We loved everything about this company! Starting off with the transparency of the way it was sourced and always keeping the well-being of the consumer in mind. This company uses the best quality fish oil derived from green lipid mussels. These mussels are found in the wild of New Zealand and none of the processes hurts the environment in any way. This supplement is not hard to swallow like other companies are. At EIENHEALTH make sure to add an extra coating that helps the pill go down smoother and of course, there is no fishy after-taste that is also an issue in many of the supplements that we tried out.
Availability
LOW STOCK
Update: The special offer expires December 22, 2024
OVERALL GRADE
A +
POSITIVES
Made in the USA
Natural Formula with zero fillers
Easy to swallow
Potent Omega-3 – contains 22 times more Omega-3 than Standard Fish Oil
No Aftertaste
Reasonably priced ($17.99)
Brand was featured on:
NEGATIVES
Due to popularity, sometimes it’s on backorder/sold out
Update: The special offer expires December 22, 2024
This has been the miracle cure for me. This is for anyone who has chronic pain, I hope it works as well for you too!
See moreMy knees were hurting so bad I could not workout and be active at all. My doctor recommended this supplement. After about a week, the knee pain was almost nonexistent. I am back to being active and working out.
See moreThis helps me so much with my chronic back pain. Within days I was feeling better.
See moreIf only I had found this product sooner! I suffered many years with no cure to my inflammation. I am happier today with this product for sure.
See moreMy husband and I have been taking this product for over a month and it seems to be helping us both.
See more#2. OmegaWell by Live Conscious
(60 capsules)
4.7
Our Rating: 8.5/10
Customer Rating: 8.68/10 (200 Votes)
This product is high on our list because of the high-quality powerhouse formulated supplement that speaks for itself. Each serving contains 2,000 mg of fish oil and also has 800 mg of EPA and 600 mg of DHA. The company offers a 365-day money-back guarantee which is rare.
OVERALL GRADE
B +
POSITIVES
Made in the USA
Auto ship program so you never miss a day
NEGATIVES
Only available online
Must swallow 2 or more pills to get the daily recommended dose
A bit of a fishy smell and aftertaste
Auto ship was difficult to cancel but convenient for some
#3. Omega-3 Fish Oil by Essential Elements
(60 capsules)
4.2
Our Rating: 7.5/10
Customer Rating: 7.68/10 (193 Votes)
Each serving of these supplements is packed with 1400 mg that break down into even parts of EPA, DHA Omega-3s. This gel has a lemon flavor that was definitely a hit, however, the researchers were concerned about it being artificially flavored so they dug a bit deeper and found that the flavor is from natural lemon oil. This company also offers a 365-day money-back guarantee. This bottle is fairly priced at $24.99 per bottle. There are antioxidants in the supplement as well that help protects the cells in our bodies from daily damage.
OVERALL GRADE
B –
POSITIVES
More than enough of the recommended daily dose of fish oil
Easy to swallow soft-gel
No fishy aftertaste due to the natural lemon oil
High Omega-3 content
NEGATIVES
Sold only online
Caused some ‘fish burps’
A bit of a fishy smell and aftertaste
The lemon flavor made some testers feel a bit nauseous
#4. Ultimate Omega by Nordic Naturals
(60 capsules)
4.0
Our Rating: 6.8/10
Customer Rating: 6.95/10 (154 Votes)
Nordic Natural is a well-known brand name that manufactures many different kinds of supplements. Each serving contains 650 mg of EPA and 450 mg of DHA Omega-3s. This company offers a 30-day return policy. Not so clear if they offer a refund or not. There are some ingredients that our researchers found unnecessary. Overall, this is a good product and we like the texture of the gel tablet and it is easy to swallow.
OVERALL GRADE
C +
POSITIVES
Well known company
Easy to swallow
No fishy after-taste
Lemon flavor
NEGATIVES
Contains added ingredients such as gelatin and glycerin
Only 30-day return policy
#5. Omax3 Ultra - Pure Softgels by Omax
(60 capsules)
3.9
Our Rating: 6.1/10
Customer Rating: 5.95/10 (141 Votes)
This soft-gel has a high concentration of DHA and EPA. It is on the higher price point at $35 but still considered reasonable. This supplement is developed by doctors and it is always a plus to hear that. Mostly natural ingredients are in this product as well. The only thing that was not amazing about this product and that is why it is our number 5 is the fact that it contains bovine gelatin. Obviously, vegetarians cannot consume this.
OVERALL GRADE
C –
POSITIVES
Developed by doctors
Natural ingredients
Very high amounts of EPA and DHA
NEGATIVES
Higher price than the rest of the supplements mentioned in this article
Contains bovine gelatin – not suitable for vegetarians
Those are our Top 5 picks for the best Fish Oil Products in 2021-2022!
*Please remember to consult with your physician prior to taking any supplements and vitamins.
Lauren Shultz
Senior Editor - Nutritionist
I work as a nutritionist, doing extensive research for non-profit organizations. I would love to share my findings, which were acquired by carefully examining each product, their results, and side effects if any. I've ranked them based on these findings.
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