Now Foods, Omega-3, Molecularly Distilled & Enteric Coated, 180 Softgels

Now Foods Omega-3 – enteric-coated fish oil softgels with EPA and DHA

Now Foods Omega-3 Molecularly Distilled & Enteric Coated is a food supplement in softgel form, each softgel containing 1 g of natural fish oil concentrate. One softgel provides 300 mg of omega-3 fatty acids, of which 180 mg is eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 120 mg is docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The fish oil is obtained from anchovies, sardines and tuna and is molecularly distilled. The softgel has an enteric coating and, according to NOW Foods, it is odour-controlled. The container holds 180 softgels, so at one softgel a day it lasts about six months. The product is packaged and quality tested in the United States by NOW Foods, a family-owned company that has been making food supplements since 1968.

EPA and DHA

EPA and DHA are long-chain omega-3 fatty acids found mainly in oily fish such as herring, salmon, mackerel and sardines. The human body can form them itself only in limited amounts, so they are obtained mainly from food. One Now Foods Omega-3 softgel provides a total of 300 mg of EPA and DHA.

• EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart.

The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA. Just one softgel a day covers this amount.

How to use?

Take one softgel one to three times a day with food and swallow it with water. One softgel provides 180 mg of EPA and 120 mg of DHA, three softgels a day a total of 540 mg of EPA and 360 mg of DHA. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Taking the softgel with a set meal, for example lunch or dinner, helps make it a daily habit. If you also use other food supplements containing fish oil or omega-3 fatty acids, take their amounts into account too. At one softgel a day the container lasts 180 days, at three softgels a day 60 days.

Key features

• 300 mg EPA and DHA per softgel – 180 mg of EPA and 120 mg of DHA in one softgel.
• 1 g fish oil concentrate – natural fish oil from anchovies, sardines and tuna.
• Molecularly distilled – according to NOW Foods, the fish oil is tested for PCBs, dioxins, mercury and other heavy metals.
• Enteric-coated softgel – the extra layer of the shell is designed to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach; according to NOW Foods, the softgel is odour-controlled.
• Flexible dosing – 1–3 softgels a day with food, 180 softgels per container.
• Certifications – according to NOW Foods, non-GMO, halal and kosher, GOED seal; also suitable for a ketogenic diet.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Omega-3 is suitable for adults who want to supplement their diet with EPA and DHA, for example those who rarely or never eat oily fish. The enteric-coated, odour-controlled softgel is a good choice for those who prefer fish oil in a capsule rather than in liquid form. As the dose can be chosen between one and three softgels, the product suits both a simple daily routine and those who want more omega-3 fatty acids. The softgel shell is made from bovine gelatin, so the product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans, and it is not suitable for people with a fish allergy. For adults only. Consult a physician if pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Ingredients and quality

In addition to the fish oil concentrate, the softgel contains d-alpha tocopherol (from sunflower). The softgel shell consists of BSE-free bovine gelatin, glycerin, water and an enteric coating made of pharmaceutical glaze, ethyl alcohol, ammonium hydroxide, glycerin, sunflower lecithin and medium-chain triglycerides. The fish oil comes from Peru, Morocco, Mauritius and Malaysia; the product is packaged and quality tested in the United States in GMP-certified production. The product is not made with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, shellfish or sesame ingredients, but the production facility also processes ingredients containing these allergens. Natural colour variation may occur in this product. Store in a cool, dry place after opening. Country of origin: United States of America. Brand: Now Foods.