Super Omega-3 EPA/DHA with Sesame Lignans & Olive Extract | 240 Softgels | Life Extension

Super Omega-3 by Life Extension

Are you looking for an omega-3 fish oil with plenty of EPA and DHA per day, in softgels that are easy to swallow? Super Omega-3 by Life Extension provides 1400mg of EPA and 1000mg of DHA per daily dose. It also contains olive extract and sesame lignans, something you won't find in regular fish oil. This bottle contains 240 small softgels.

EPA and DHA, what exactly are they

EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are the two omega-3 fatty acids that fish oil is all about. They are long, polyunsaturated fatty acids that occur mainly in fatty fish, such as mackerel, herring and sardines. Your body can only make them in small quantities from plant-based omega-3, so they mainly come from your diet. In Super Omega-3, the fish oil is concentrated. This means that a large part of the fat in the softgel consists of EPA and DHA, instead of other fats. EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart; this beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250mg of EPA and DHA. DHA also contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision, with a daily intake of 250mg of DHA.

Olive extract and sesame lignans included

What makes this fish oil different is the addition of two plant-based ingredients. The first is Polyphen-Oil™, an extract of the fruit and leaf of the olive tree. Per daily dose you get 600mg of this extract, containing 39mg of polyphenols (plant substances that are also found in extra virgin olive oil). The second is an extract of sesame seeds with lignans, substances that occur naturally in sesame. Life Extension thus combines the fatty acids from fish with substances you know from Mediterranean cuisine. Good to know: due to the sesame extract, sesame is listed as an allergen on the label.

Small softgels and IFOS certification

Many people wonder if fish oil capsules are not huge. For this variant, Life Extension has actually chosen smaller, easy-to-swallow softgels. Therefore, you take four at a time, twice a day with a meal. The fish oil comes from wild-caught anchovies, horse mackerel, mackerel and sardines. The brand uses Pure+™ fish oil, which carries the IFOS™ seal. IFOS is an independent testing program that checks fish oil for purity, freshness and content. Mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract keep the oil stable in the softgel.

In short: Super Omega-3 is a concentrated fish oil with 2400mg of EPA and DHA per day, supplemented with olive extract and sesame lignans. The softgels are small, the fish oil is IFOS-certified and a bottle of 240 softgels is a one-month supply. An omega-3 for those who want a complete composition in a single bottle.