Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega, 1280 mg Omega-3 Fish Oil, Lemon, 90 Soft Gels

Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega is a lemon-flavored omega-3 fish oil in soft gels, 90 to a bottle. Two soft gels list 1280 mg of total omega-3s.

Who it suits

It suits adults who want a higher-dose fish oil with a short ingredient list. People with a fish allergy, vegetarians, and anyone who dislikes large capsules should look elsewhere. Find more in our supplements collection.

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Key facts

• Two soft gels list 1280 mg total omega-3s, including 650 mg EPA and 450 mg DHA (Nordic Naturals label via Vitacost)
• Label directions: adults take two soft gels daily with food (Nordic Naturals label via Vitacost)
• The label describes it as triglyceride form, third-party purity tested, non-GMO tested, and Friend of the Sea certified sustainable (Nordic Naturals label via Vitacost)
• Fish oil from anchovies, sardines, mackerel, and herring, in a tilapia gelatin soft gel (Nordic Naturals label via Vitacost)

What reviewers say

Healthline named it best overall fish oil for its combined EPA and DHA, short ingredient list, and published certificates of analysis; testers found the soft gels large. Set For Set also ranked it best overall, crediting testing transparency and the lemon flavor against fishy burps, with cost as the main downside.

Pros and cons

• Pro: High EPA and DHA per serving
• Pro: Third-party purity tested, with lemon flavor
• Con: Large soft gels
• Con: Reviewers call it pricier than many fish oils

Cautions

• Contains fish (anchovies, sardines, mackerel, herring) and fish gelatin (tilapia). Avoid with a fish allergy.
• The label advises asking your physician first if you have a medical condition or take medication, including blood thinners.
• Keep out of reach of children and store away from sunlight.
• Talk to your doctor before starting a new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take medication or have a health condition.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.