EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPLEMENT SCORING
7.2/10
SOLID OPTION

Confidence: 95%

Barlean's Omega 3 Fish Oil Liquid Supplement with Vitamin D for Men and Women, 1080mg of EPA and DHA Fatty Acid, Promotes Brain & Heart Health - Non-GMO, Mango Peach, 8 oz

Barlean's Omega 3 Fish Oil Liquid Supplement with Vitamin D for Men and Women, 1080mg of EPA and DHA Fatty Acid, Promotes Brain & Heart Health - Non-GMO, Mango Peach, 8 oz

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Decision summary

CONSIDERSOLID OPTION

A middling option. It may be usable, but weaker dosing makes better alternatives worth comparing.

Best for

People prioritizing high absorption and overall formula quality.

Consider another option if

You care a lot about label clarity and want fewer unknowns.

Score breakdown

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Dosage quality

4.9/10

Dosing looks weaker than ideal

Checks whether labeled ingredient amounts fall within clinically studied ranges (not just regulatory minimums). Low/0 can reflect under-dosing or missing amounts (e.g., proprietary blends).

Score summary

Dha: dose within clinically studied range (evidence A). The main limitation is that vitamin-d: below clinically studied range.

Strengths

Dha: dose within clinically studied range (evidence A)
Vitamin-d: high-bioavailability form declared (Cholecalciferol (D3))

Weaknesses

Vitamin-d: below clinically studied range
Dha: chemical form not specified on label

Final verdict

A middling option. It may be usable, but weaker dosing makes better alternatives worth comparing.

Ingredient Analysis & Evidence

A closer look at the main ingredients, how they influence the score, and the supporting evidence when available. Tap any ingredient to expand.

⚠ Strong evidence exists, but dose may be too low to be effective

A clear drag on the formula: Dose is likely below clinically useful levels. The declared form supports strong absorption.

Scientific evidence

Meta-analysis

Martineau et al. meta-analysis vitamin D supplementation and respiratory infections

BMJ • 2017

PMID: 26864360.0

Meta-analysis

Bischoff-Ferrari et al. meta-analysis vitamin D fracture prevention

BMJ • 2009

PMID: 20198382.0

✔ Clinically effective dose with strong supporting evidence

This is a limiting factor: Dose is strong and within effective ranges. The label does not specify the form, so absorption quality cannot be verified.

Scientific evidence

RCT

Yurko-Mauro et al. RCT DHA and memory in age-related decline

Alzheimer's & Dementia • 2010

PMID: 20439549.0

Barlean's Omega 3 Fish Oil Liquid Supplement with Vitamin D for Men and Women, 1080mg of EPA and DHA Fatty Acid, Promotes Brain & Heart Health - Non-GMO, Mango Peach, 8 oz

Barlean's Omega 3 Fish Oil Liquid Supplement with Vitamin D for Men and Women, 1080mg of EPA and DHA Fatty Acid, Promotes Brain & Heart Health - Non-GMO, Mango Peach, 8 oz

Warnings & notes

Important label or formulation details that may affect how this product should be interpreted.

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Vitamin D dose looks below clinically effective levels

Declared amount falls below ranges used in human trials.

Warning
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Dha form is not clearly declared

Exact ingredient form is not disclosed on the label.

Info

Methodology

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