NOW Ultra Omega 3 Fish Oil 90 Softgels

NOW Ultra Omega-3: 500 mg EPA and 250 mg DHA per softgel

NOW Ultra Omega-3 Fish Oil is a high-strength fish oil concentrate: each softgel gives 1,000 mg of molecularly distilled fish oil with 500 mg EPA and 250 mg DHA. The softgels are enteric-coated and odour-controlled to cut fishy aftertaste, made with bovine gelatin, and the bottle holds 90. EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart, and DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision; one softgel gives the 250 mg a day these effects are linked to. It suits adults who want a strong daily omega-3 in one capsule, especially those who get reflux from ordinary fish oil.

What’s in a serving (1 softgel)

Other ingredients: softgel capsule (bovine gelatin, BSE-free; glycerin; enteric coating; water) and vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol from sunflower). Contains fish (anchovies, sardines). Not made with wheat, gluten, soy, milk or egg ingredients, according to NOW.

Who it suits

• Fewer capsules: 750 mg omega-3 in a single softgel.
• Sensitive stomachs: enteric coating to reduce fishy burps.
• Heart, brain and eyes: EPA and DHA at the daily amount the claims use.
• Compare: regular strength, krill and plant omegas in fish oil and omega-3.

How to use

Adults: take 1 softgel once or twice a day with food. Swallow whole; don’t chew or open enteric-coated softgels. If you take blood-thinning medication or have surgery planned, ask your doctor before using high-dose fish oil. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Pack size

90 softgels: 90 days at one a day, or 45 days at two. See the full NOW Foods range.

How to check your pack

• The seal under the cap is intact.
• The front reads ‘Ultra Omega-3 Fish Oil, Odor Controlled – Enteric Coated, 500 EPA / 250 DHA, 90 Softgels’.
• The back lists ‘bovine gelatin (BSE-free)’ and shows the halal mark; the importer sticker, batch number and expiry date are on the bottle.

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NOW Ultra Omega-3 questions

How much EPA and DHA is in NOW Ultra Omega-3?

Each softgel has 1,000 mg of fish oil concentrate with 500 mg EPA and 250 mg DHA, 750 mg of omega-3 in total. That is about two and a half times the omega-3 of a standard 1,000 mg fish oil capsule.

What is the difference between Ultra Omega-3 and regular NOW Omega-3?

Regular NOW Omega-3 gives 180 mg EPA and 120 mg DHA per softgel; Ultra Omega-3 gives 500 mg EPA and 250 mg DHA. One Ultra softgel replaces about two and a half regular ones, which suits people who want fewer capsules.

Will it give me fishy burps?

The softgels are enteric-coated and odour-controlled, so they release in the intestine rather than the stomach. NOW says people who get reflux from other fish oils usually find this one easier to tolerate. Taking it with food helps too.

Is the softgel bovine or pork gelatin?

This version uses bovine gelatin (BSE-free), with the halal mark on the label. The fish oil comes from anchovies and sardines, so it isn’t suitable for people with a fish allergy.

How many should I take?

Adults: 1 softgel once or twice a day with food. One softgel gives the 250 mg of EPA and DHA a day linked to normal heart function. If you take blood-thinning medication, ask your doctor first. 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.