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Fish Oil

MODERATE EVIDENCEFatty AcidLast updated

SCAN DOSE SUMMARY

, epa.md, and dha.md. Triglyceride form > ethyl ester form for bioavailability. IFOS 5-star certification for quality. 2-4g/day EPA+DHA for inflammation/cardiovascular. REDUCE-IT trial: 4g pure EPA reduced CV events by 25%. --- *Reviewed by the Dose AI Research Team and Clinical Advisory Board* *Last updated: 2026-04-06*

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Quality Testing Intelligence

Based on independent third-party laboratory analysis

Category pass rate: ~90% of fish oil products passed content testing. Rancidity is the primary failure mode — ~10% of products are already oxidized before opening.

Common failures:
Rancidity: Some products oxidized (peroxide >5 meq/kg). Jamieson at 48 meq/kg = 9.6x over limit.
Form confusion: Ethyl ester vs triglyceride (TG is better absorbed but pricier)
Concentration variation: 250mg to 2,000mg EPA+DHA per serving
Form comparison:
Form: Absorption: Price: Notes
Triglyceride (rTG): HIGHEST (30-50% better): Premium: Carlson, WHC UnoCardio, Garden of Life
Ethyl Ester (EE): MODERATE: Standard: Most common form. InnovixLabs, GNC.
Phospholipid (Krill): HIGH (per mg): Most expensive: Lower total EPA+DHA per pill

Contamination risk: MODERATE. All tested products passed heavy metal testing. Mercury, lead, cadmium all below detection limits. Fish oil purification processes (molecular distillation) effectively remove contaminants.

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