Solgar Omega-3 Triple Strength is a dietary supplement in soft capsules, with concentrated fish oil from cold water fish. The daily dose of two capsules provides 2800mg of concentrated fish oil, of which 1008mg is EPA and 756mg is DHA. The package contains 50 soft capsules.
It is aimed at adults who eat few fatty fish and want a steady daily intake of omega-3, at people who prefer few high-content capsules instead of many low-content ones, and at those who are particularly interested in the amount of EPA and DHA rather than just the total weight of the oil.
In fish oil supplements, the label shows two different numbers, and confusion between them is common. The first is the amount of fish oil, here 2800mg per dose. The second is the amount of the same omega-3 long-chain fatty acids within that oil, here 1008mg EPA and 756mg DHA. A typical, non-concentrated fish oil contains about 30% EPA and DHA, while here the percentage exceeds 60%. This is exactly what the triple strength designation means.
EPA and DHA are polyunsaturated long-chain fatty acids that the body synthesizes only to a very limited extent from plant alpha-linolenic acid, which is why the dietary source matters. Their approved claims are specific and dose-dependent: EPA together with DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart with a daily intake of 250mg, while DHA contributes to the maintenance of the normal function of the brain and vision, also with 250mg per day.* The dose of two capsules comfortably covers both of these requirements.
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, Omega-3 Triple Strength is positioned for the following:
The above statements are attributed to the manufacturer.
It suits adults who do not eat fatty fish twice a week, as recommended by dietary guidelines. It suits people who want a high dose of EPA and DHA without taking many capsules. It suits those who monitor their diet for the heart, within the approved claims. It is not suitable for vegetarians and vegans, as the capsule shell is made of bovine gelatin and the content is fish oil.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace medical diagnosis or medication. If you monitor lipid levels or are on related medication, decisions are up to your doctor.
Main ingredients per 2 capsules: Concentrated fish oil 2800mg, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) 1008mg, DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) 756mg.
Other ingredients: Capsule shell: gelatin (bovine), vegetable glycerine. Antioxidant: mixed natural tocopherols.
Free from: Sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors.
Form: Soft capsules.
Recommended dosage: For adults, two (2) soft capsules daily, preferably with a meal.
With two capsules a day, the 50-capsule package lasts for twenty-five days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose and do not exceed 5g EPA and DHA per day from all sources. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Fish oils may enhance the action of anticoagulant drugs, so if you are on such medication or are about to undergo surgery, consult your doctor before use. The same applies in pregnancy, breastfeeding and any health problem. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
Two capsules provide 1008mg EPA and 756mg DHA, totaling 1764mg within 2800mg of concentrated fish oil.
That the oil is concentrated, thus having a much higher percentage of EPA and DHA per gram compared to a common fish oil.
The company states that it uses molecular distillation, a process that removes mercury from the raw material.
No. The content is fish oil and the capsule shell is bovine gelatin.
Taking with a meal, as recommended by the company, usually helps. Some prefer to take the capsules with the main course rather than on an empty stomach.
Only after consulting your doctor, as fish oils may enhance anticoagulant action.
At the recommended dose of two capsules per day, it covers twenty-five days.
No, a cool and dry place is sufficient. The natural tocopherols inside the capsule protect the oil from oxidation.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006, under the stated conditions of daily intake. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
Main ingredients per 2 capsules: Concentrated fish oil 2800mg, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) 1008mg, DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) 756mg.
Other ingredients: Capsule shell: gelatin (bovine), vegetable glycerine. Antioxidant: mixed natural tocopherols.
Free from: Sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors or colors.
Form: Soft capsules.
Recommended dosage: For adults, two (2) soft capsules daily, preferably with a meal.
With two capsules a day, the 50-capsule package lasts for twenty-five days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose and do not exceed 5g EPA and DHA per day from all sources. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Fish oils may enhance the action of anticoagulant drugs, so if you are on such medication or are about to undergo surgery, consult your doctor before use. The same applies in pregnancy, breastfeeding and any health problem. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
