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Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega vs Sports Research Triple Strength

Updated By the HealthWorld editorial teamHow we pick

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The short answer

Both provide a similar amount of omega-3s per serving: 1,280 mg for Nordic Naturals and 1,250 mg for Sports Research. The main difference is the serving. Nordic Naturals takes two softgels and offers a lemon flavor, the triglyceride form and third-party purity testing; Sports Research fits its dose into one burpless softgel made from wild Alaska pollock. Ask your doctor before taking either if you use blood thinners.

Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega

Choose Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega if…

  • You want a brand known for purity testing
  • You like a lemon flavor to mask fishiness
  • You don't mind taking two softgels
Sports Research Triple Strength Omega-3

Choose Sports Research Triple Strength Omega-3 if…

  • You want just one softgel a day
  • You prefer oil from wild Alaska pollock
  • Fishy burps have put you off fish oil before

Side by side

Nordic Naturals Ultimate OmegaSports Research Triple Strength Omega-3
Omega-3 per serving1,280 mg1,250 mg
Serving size2 softgels1 softgel
Taste and burpsLemon flavorBurpless formula
NotableTriglyceride form; third-party purity testedWild Alaska pollock oil; high potency
CautionAsk your doctor if you take blood thinnersAsk your doctor if you take blood thinners

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Frequently asked questions

When should you take fish oil, morning or night?

Whenever you eat a meal that contains some fat, which helps absorption and reduces burps. With Nordic Naturals' two-softgel serving, splitting the dose between two meals is an easy option.

Can you take fish oil with a multivitamin?

Yes, they're commonly taken together. Regular fish oil usually doesn't add vitamin A or D the way cod liver oil does, but check the label so you don't double up.

Does fish oil lower cholesterol?

Omega-3s can lower triglycerides, especially at higher doses, but they don't meaningfully lower LDL cholesterol. If your cholesterol or triglycerides are high, talk to your doctor about the right approach.

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