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Jarrow Formulas Fish Oil EPA-DHA Balance

Omega · Softgel · 60 servings

Label snapshot

What the label says

What the product contains and what one serving costs, according to our catalog. Label amounts are not personal dose recommendations.

EPA and DHA per serving
EPA 800 mg · DHA 400 mg
Form
Softgel
List price (catalog, USD)
$61.33
Price per serving
$1.02List price divided by servings per container. A per-day cost only if the label serving is once daily.

Reading notes

  • Omega-3 figure is the catalog's stored omega-3 amount. Compare EPA and DHA lines separately.
Full label record: servings, testing, ingredients
Servings per container
60
Catalog monthly estimate
$30.66
Testing disclosure
No third-party testing listedStatus as recorded in the catalog from brand materials; not independently verified by NO1GEVITY.
EPA/DHA
EPA 800 mg · DHA 400 mg

Ingredients as listed

IngredientAmount per serving
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)600 mg

What to check on the label

  • Find EPA and DHA as separate milligram lines. A large 'fish oil 1,200 mg' number is the oil weight, not the omega-3 content.
  • Check how many softgels make one serving. The amounts here are per label serving.
  • Look for the oil form (triglyceride, re-esterified triglyceride, ethyl ester) and for a batch report on oxidation (TOTOX). The catalog stores these only when the brand publishes them.
  • Algal oils list DHA and EPA the same way. Source species and sustainability marks are stored when listed.

Catalog verification record (reviewed 2026-08-07)

  • Source cross-validated Species, region, and sustainability certification confirmed across manufacturer and certification body sources.
  • No public batch report No independent IFOS or Nutrasource batch report found.
  • Repeated consumer theme Same tolerability, complaint, or praise pattern found across multiple public consumer discussions.

Status as recorded in the catalog from brand materials; not independently verified by NO1GEVITY.

Amounts are per label serving as recorded in the catalog and are not a recommendation. Testing status reflects what the brand lists. Nothing here is medical advice.

Editorial score and research-dose calculations

These calculations describe our scoring method. They are not a recommended dose or proof of benefit from this product.

6.3/10
Overall score
#32 / 37 in Omega

See the score breakdown below.

Read the evidence (3 studies)
Watch out
Tier 4
Ingredient RCT (different dose)
The ingredient was tested in an RCT but at a different dose, or only in animals.
See the 3 supporting studies
How we scored this product Show the full breakdown
Composite How this 6.3 is built. 0.50 × 7.4 + 0.20 × 6.0 + 0.10 × 5.3 + 0.10 × 8.0 + 0.05 × 5.0 + 0.05 × 6.3 = 6.3 out of 10. Safety caps applied after. 6.3
6.3 composite
Dose vs. studies50%7.4
Transparency20%6.0
Value10%5.3
Formulation10%8.0
Safety5%5.0
Community5%6.3

Evidence gates dose: the evidence grade sets the ceiling, and the dose decides how much of that ceiling the product reaches. Value = inverse of price-per-trial-dose-day. Community = mean sentiment of external reviews. Safety caps applied after weighting.

This score is our editorial judgment, not a scientific standard. We combine published evidence, dose, price, transparency, and consumer signals into one composite: this is our method, not a peer-reviewed clinical rating. A higher score means a product does better on the factors we weight, not that it is medically proven to work.

Read the full method →

Editorial verdict

Quick verdict

6.3 / 10
Best for
Basic coverage
Avoid if
Only 60% of trial dose, No public lab certificate
Full-dose status
60% of trial dose
Price/month
$31
COA status
Not public
Biggest caveat
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) (600.0mg is 30% of the 2000mg trial dose) is significantly under-dosed.
Nearest alternatives
Catalog snapshot. Check linked sources for current price, label and batch-specific testing.
Price verification
Current price: $61.33
Last price check: Sep 01, 2026
Layer 2 · Context
In plain language

Why this scored this way

This Jarrow Formulas Jarrow Formulas Fish Oil EPA-DHA Balance scores 6.8, making it a mid-tier product with both strengths and weaknesses. It delivers 600mg of Omega-3 (EPA/DHA), 60% of the studied range low edge (1000mg) with grade A evidence (strong human trial data). The quality transparency (6.0) is limited by the lack of third-party testing. At $3.41/day it's among the more expensive options in Omega.

What drives the score up

  • Dose-evidence score of 7.4 shows decent alignment with trial doses.
  • Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) has grade A evidence and is dosed at 60% of the trial dose.

What drags it down

  • Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) (600.0mg is 30% of the 2000mg trial dose) is significantly under-dosed.
  • No third-party testing, which caps the quality transparency.
  • Quality transparency of 6.0 is below the site average.
  • Limited consumer feedback (community score: 6.3).
  • At $3.41/day it's on the expensive side.

Why you'd choose it

  • You want Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) from a Jarrow Formulas product.
  • You want doses that align with published research.

Why you might skip it

  • You want third-party verified purity.
  • You want a product with a publicly available CoA.
  • You need a full trial dose of omega-3 (this product under-doses it).
Question 1

Does the molecule work?

The science behind each active ingredient, independent of which brand sells it.

Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)

The single best-supported longevity supplement most people don't take enough of.

8 landmark RCTs · US: Dietary supplement + Rx (Vascepa/Lovaza) · EU: Food supplement, health claims authorised
Question 2

Is this bottle good?

The specific product: dose, price, transparency, and what buyers report.

Dose vs research
60% of trial dose
Below the full trial dose
Cost at trial dose
$3.41/day at trial dose
What one effective daily dose actually costs
Transparency
6.0/10 · No public lab certificate
No third-party testing disclosed
Consumer signals
1,941 reviews across platforms · n/a · high confidence
Operational signal only, never used as clinical evidence
Question 3

What's the catch?

Safety flags, transparency gaps, dosing concerns, and recurring buyer complaints.

Safety flag
omega 3: bleeding risk with anticoagulants
Dose or interaction risk detected. See ingredient page for details.
No public lab certificate
Certificate of Analysis not published
Without a public lab certificate, batch purity and potency cannot be independently verified.
No third-party testing
Independent lab verification not disclosed
The brand does not publish evidence of independent batch testing.
Buyer complaints
Amazon: Large capsule size; iHerb: Large softgel size
Recurring themes from consumer review platforms.
Plain English

What’s inside

The main ingredients of this product, in plain language.

Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)600 mgEvidence A

The single best-supported longevity supplement most people don't take enough of.

Read about Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) →
Layer 3 · Evidence vault

Product data & verification

Hard numbers and independently checked status. Expand each block for its source.

The numbers

Price
$61
per bottle · 60 servings
Dose vs. research
Below trial dose 60%
of published effective dose
$ / day at studied dose
$3.41
what one effective daily dose costs
$ / g active
$1.70
per gram of active substance
Independently checked

Data verification

COA status
Not public
Evidence grade
A
Per-ingredient breakdown
AOmega-3 (EPA/DHA)

All product data is checked against original sources. Prices, doses, and testing status are updated when product pages change. Evidence grades are reviewed when new human RCTs are published. Read how we verify.

What's inside

Ingredient
Dose in this product
Trial dose
Evidence
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
The single best-supported longevity supplement most people don't take enough of.
600 mg 30% of trial dose
2000 mg
3.2 /5
High confidence
1,947 reviews across 4 platforms (4 sources)
Source diversity: 92%
AmazonRedditTrustpilotiHerb
PraiseGood qualityNo fishy smell/burps
ComplaintsLarge capsule sizeLarge softgel size
Last checked: 2026-08-20

Consumer signals

Consumer signals gathered from 4 platforms.

High confidence

Consumer sentiment compiled from 3 public sources.

1,941 reviews · positive sentiment

PraiseGood qualityNo fishy smell/burpsGood value
ComplaintsLarge capsule size
Themes

Amazon reviewers consistently praise this fish oil for lacking fishy aftertaste and having strong quality for the price.

Compiled from Amazon listing located during research; verified at build time.

positive sentiment

PraiseHigh quality ingredientsNo fishy burpsEasy to swallow
ComplaintsLarge softgel size
Themes

iHerb reviewers highlight the lack of fishy aftertaste and solid omega-3 dosage as key positives.

Compiled from iHerb listing located during research; verified at build time.

1 thread discussed · positive sentiment

PraiseRecommended as a reliable omega-3 option
ComplaintsSome prefer other EPA:DHA ratios
Themes

Reddit's r/Supplements discussion on best omega-3 options includes Jarrow EPA-DHA Balance as a commonly recommended choice.

Compiled from Reddit listing located during research; verified at build time.

6 reviews · 3.0/5

These are consumer sentiment signals. They do not measure whether the product actually works. See our evidence section for that.

What others say (unverified)

No external reviews aggregated yet for this product.

Layer 3 · Evidence vault

Evidence, claims & regulation

Published evidence, claim checks, regulatory status and what could not be verified.

Important to know
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)Ethyl ester (cheaper) absorbs worse than triglyceride form unless taken with fatty meal. Check third-party oxidation testing (TOTOX <10).

Editorial notes

A 2:1 EPA:DHA ratio fish oil aimed at general cardiovascular/brain/joint support; the $61.33 listed price appeared on a multi-size sale listing (120-240 softgels), so per-bottle price should be re-verified at checkout. Source: Anchovy, sardine, mackerel (wild-caught). antioxidant: mixed tocopherols; capsule: bovine gelatin. Consumer sentiment (mixed): Users trust the Jarrow brand and 2:1 EPA:DHA ratio; no IFOS certification is a concern; bovine gelatin noted. Evidence reviewed: 2026-08-07; refresh due: 2027-02-07.

Verification layer

Every claim on this page carries a verification stamp. We track how many independent source types confirm each fact, and when we last checked. Evidence reviewed: 2026-08-07; refresh due: 2027-02-07.

Overall verification

Sourcing is well-verified, but no independent batch testing is public. Consumer signal is present.

Source cross-validated
Cross-checked · 1 source
Species and region: Anchovy, sardine, mackerel (wild-caught)
No public batch report
Claim only · No independent source
No independent batch report found
Repeated consumer theme
Repeated theme · 1 source
Same tolerability, complaint, or praise pattern found across multiple public consumer discussions
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