EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPLEMENT SCORING
4.7/10
WEAK

Confidence: 85%

Sports Research® Total Omega-3 Fish Oil 2200mg - Made from Antarctic Krill w/Astaxanthin, Wild Sockeye Salmon & Alaska Pollock - 960mg of EPA & DHA - 120 Softgels

Sports Research® Total Omega-3 Fish Oil 2200mg - Made from Antarctic Krill w/Astaxanthin, Wild Sockeye Salmon & Alaska Pollock - 960mg of EPA & DHA - 120 Softgels

B083G9K6M5

View on Amazon →

Decision summary

SKIPWEAK

Not a strong option overall. The product is materially held back by weaker formulation coherence.

Best for

Only budget-focused buyers with flexible standards.

Consider another option if

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

Score breakdown

Tap a module to see what it measures. A 0 can reflect missing disclosure, not just a negative result.

Dosage quality

3.1/10

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

The formula stays relatively clean on excipients. The main limitation is that epa: below clinically studied range.

Strengths

The formula stays relatively clean on excipients
The supporting evidence profile is relatively strong
The safety profile looks solid

Weaknesses

Epa: below clinically studied range
Epa: chemical form not specified on label
Dha: chemical form not specified on label

Final verdict

Not a strong option overall. The product is materially held back by weaker formulation coherence.

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.

ℹ Evidence is strong, but dose is below the optimal range

This is a limiting factor: Dose is below the ranges usually used for stronger effects. 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

ℹ Evidence is strong, but dose is below the optimal range

This is a limiting factor: Dose is likely below clinically useful levels. The label does not specify the form, so absorption quality cannot be verified.

Scientific evidence

Meta-analysis

Fortin et al. meta-analysis omega-3 and rheumatoid arthritis

Journal of Rheumatology • 2000

PMID: 12480795.0

RCT

Bhatt et al. REDUCE-IT trial EPA and cardiovascular events

New England Journal of Medicine • 2019

PMID: 31141425.0

⚠ Moderate evidence exists, but dose is below effective threshold

A clear drag on the formula: Dose is likely below clinically useful levels.

Scientific evidence

Meta-analysis

Fakhri et al. meta-analysis astaxanthin and oxidative stress

Antioxidants • 2021

PMID: 33924894.0

RCT

Tominaga et al. RCT astaxanthin and skin wrinkles

Acta Biochimica Polonica • 2012

PMID: 22428137.0

Evidence inferred from established knowledge, not directly linked studies

Adequate, but not a key strength: Clinical dosing guidance is limited for this ingredient.

No supporting studies or dosing references are currently available for this ingredient.

Evidence inferred from established knowledge, not directly linked studies

Adequate, but not a key strength: Clinical dosing guidance is limited for this ingredient.

No supporting studies or dosing references are currently available for this ingredient.

Sports Research® Total Omega-3 Fish Oil 2200mg - Made from Antarctic Krill w/Astaxanthin, Wild Sockeye Salmon & Alaska Pollock - 960mg of EPA & DHA - 120 Softgels

Sports Research® Total Omega-3 Fish Oil 2200mg - Made from Antarctic Krill w/Astaxanthin, Wild Sockeye Salmon & Alaska Pollock - 960mg of EPA & DHA - 120 Softgels

Warnings & notes

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

!

Epa dose looks below clinically effective levels

Declared amount falls below ranges used in human trials.

Warning
i

Epa form is not clearly declared

Exact ingredient form is not disclosed on the label.

Info
i

Dha form is not clearly declared

Exact ingredient form is not disclosed on the label.

Info

Methodology

Read our methodology overview to understand how SuppScoreLab combines multiple scientific dimensions into one practical score.

View methodology →

This evaluation is based on the product label and declared Supplement Facts available at review time. It does not verify laboratory-tested composition, purity, or batch-level quality. This content is educational and not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal health decisions. Affiliate disclosure: SuppScoreLab may earn a commission from qualifying Amazon links.

Still comparing options?

See the best Omega-3 supplements ranked with the same methodology, or keep exploring the database.