NOW DHA-500: 500 mg DHA and 250 mg EPA per softgel
NOW DHA-500 is a double-strength, DHA-rich fish oil: each enteric-coated softgel gives 500 mg of DHA and 250 mg of EPA from molecularly distilled fish oil. DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision, and EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart; one softgel covers the 250 mg a day linked to each effect. The now dha 500 softgel suits adults who want more DHA in fewer capsules, and people who get reflux or fishy burps from regular fish oil.
What’s in one softgel
| Per softgel | Amount |
|---|---|
| DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) | 500 mg |
| EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) | 250 mg |
| Coating | Enteric-coated |
| Softgels per bottle | 90 |
NOW states the oil is molecularly distilled and tested for contaminants such as PCBs, dioxins, mercury and other heavy metals. Contains fish. Check the label of your bottle for the full ingredient list.
Who it suits
- DHA focus: 500 mg DHA per softgel for brain and vision.
- Reflux-prone: enteric coating for fewer fishy burps.
- Daily basics: pair with a multivitamin.
- Comparing: see all fish oil and omega-3 supplements.
How to use
Take 1 softgel once or twice a day with food. Swallow whole; don’t chew, as that breaks the coating. Store in a cool, dry place.
Bottle size
90 softgels: 90 days at one a day or 45 days at two. More from NOW Foods.
How to check your bottle
- The seal under the cap is intact.
- Importer details are on a sticker or printed on the label; batch and expiry are printed on the bottle.
- The front reads ‘Double Strength DHA-500, 500 DHA / 250 EPA, 90 Softgels’.
Why order from iFIT
- NOW products come from the brand or its authorised distributor; importer, batch and expiry are on every bottle.
- You get a tax invoice with your order.
- Card, valU or cash on delivery across Egypt.
NOW DHA-500 questions
How much DHA is in NOW DHA-500?
Each softgel gives 500 mg of DHA and 250 mg of EPA, which is why NOW calls it double strength. The bottle has 90 softgels.
What does DHA do?
DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision, with the effect seen at 250 mg a day; one softgel gives 500 mg. EPA and DHA together contribute to the normal function of the heart.
How do I take it?
Take 1 softgel once or twice a day with food. At one a day the bottle lasts 90 days; at two, 45 days.
Why is it enteric-coated?
The coating lets the softgel pass the stomach before it opens. NOW notes that people who get reflux or fishy burps from other fish oils often find it easier to take.
NOW DHA-500 or NOW Omega-3?
DHA-500 is DHA-rich: 500 mg DHA and 250 mg EPA per softgel. NOW Omega-3 gives 120 mg DHA and 180 mg EPA per softgel. Choose DHA-500 if you want more DHA in fewer softgels. Food supplements don’t replace a varied diet. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, taking medication or have a medical condition, ask your doctor first.

Dominic (verified owner) –
Good quality.