One capsule provides you with 300 mg of EPA and DHA combined, which falls within the generally recommended range of 250-1000 mg daily for basic cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory benefit, but at its lower end (International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2025). For milder general maintenance of omega-3 levels, this is a reasonable starting point, but for a more pronounced effect on triglycerides or inflammatory markers, clinical studies typically use higher doses, up to 2-3 g daily for specific indications. If you want a higher intake, you can decide, after consulting a doctor or pharmacist, to take 2 capsules daily or choose a product with a higher EPA/DHA concentration per dose. The product itself is not a medicine and does not replace medical treatment.

This is indeed a shortcoming of this product, but unfortunately also of most comparable products on the market. The difference is scientifically significant: in a direct comparison, the bioavailability of the free fatty acid or triglyceride form on a lower-fat diet was significantly higher than that of the ethyl ester (EE) form (Offman et al., 2013 - ECLIPSE II study). Since the label only states 'fish oil, standardized to 18% EPA and 12% DHA' without a more precise chemical specification, we cannot confirm from publicly available data which form was used. We recommend that, if in doubt, you check additional formulation details with the manufacturer.

We cannot advise you on this question in place of a doctor. Omega-3 fatty acids have a mild antiplatelet effect, which at high doses increases the risk of bleeding, so caution is warranted for people on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy (Bloomer et al., 2013; OmegaQuant). This product does not explicitly state this warning on the packaging, so we recommend consulting your doctor or pharmacist before use, especially if you are on therapy with medications such as warfarin or similar anticoagulants. It is generally true that at standard dietary doses the risk is low, but an individual assessment is still advisable.

For this product, the results of independent laboratory testing (e.g., under the IFOS - International Fish Oil Standards standard) covering oxidation (TOTOX value), heavy metal content (mercury, lead, cadmium) and PCBs/dioxins cannot be confirmed from publicly available data. This is a shortcoming shared by most products in this category on the Slovenian market. If independently verified quality is very important to you, we recommend asking the manufacturer directly for certificates of analysis (CoA) for the specific batch, or choosing a product with a publicly published laboratory report.