Mega EFA Omega-3 EPA & DHA 2,100 mg
by Vitacost · Softgel Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of Mega EFA Omega-3 EPA & DHA 2,100 mg by Vitacost: Calories 25 Calorie(s), Total Fat 2.0 Gram(s), Cholesterol 10 mg, purified Fish Oil 2,100 mg….
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 Calorie(s) | — | — |
| └ Calories from Fat | 20 Calorie(s) | — | — |
| Total Fat | 2.0 Gram(s) | 3% | — |
| └ Saturated Fat | 0.50 Gram(s) | 1% | — |
| └ Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 grams | — | — |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | — |
| purified Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acids) | 2,100 mg | — | — |
| └ Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 800 mg | — | — |
| └ Docosahexaenoic Acid | 400 mg | — | — |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Gluten Free · Dairy Free
Claim types: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function
Formula re: Contains: Vitacost Mega EFA Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil description Premium-quality, purified fish oil softgels provide an optimum ratio of omega-3 EPA and DHA. Ideal way to increase omega-3 consumption without having to eat more fish!
Formula re: Contains: What is Vitacost Mega EFA Omega-3 EPA & DHA? Vitacost Mega EFA Omega-3 EPA & DHA is a premium-quality, purified fish oil supplement delivering high elemental levels of two of the most-studied omega-3 essential fatty acids: EPA and DHA.
All Other Content: Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to the body and must be obtained through diet. Fatty fish, such as cod, tuna and salmon, are the best source, but they can also be found in some plant sources and in flaxseed, walnuts and soybeans. Most people do not eat enough of these foods, however, to obtain optimal amounts of omega-3 nutrients. In this case, taking a supplement such as Vitacost Mega EFA may b
All Other Content: Unlike other low-cost, low-grade fish oil supplements, which may contain traces of dioxin, mercury, PCBs and other environmental contaminants, Vitacost Mega EFA has been molecularly distilled to guarantee the freshest, purest product.
Formula re: Contains: Mega EFA also contains a higher milligram-per-serving amount of omega-3 fatty acids than other brands, with 800 mg of EPA and 400 mg DHA in each two-softgel serving.
All Other Content: How does Vitacost Mega EFA Omega-3 EPA & DHA support health? EPA and DHA are well known for their cardioprotective properties, their ability to maintain healthy cognitive function, their potential to support healthy moods and their positive impact on joint comfort and flexibility. Higher blood levels of omega-3 essential fatty acids including EPA and DHA are associated with a healthier mood.
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).