NOW® Omega-3 1,000 mg (30 Softgels) – Molecularly Distilled Fish Oil Concentrate

Product Overview & Quick Specs

Think of essential omega-3 fats like fresh motor oil that keeps a high-performance engine running cool and smooth. NOW® Omega-3 1,000 mg delivers 2,000 mg of molecularly distilled fish oil concentrate per 2-softgel serving, standardized to provide 360 mg of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and 240 mg of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA). This clean marine concentrate nourishes cell membranes to support cardiovascular function, brain clarity, and balanced immune signaling [1, 2].

• ✓Active Form & Potency: 2,000 mg natural Fish Oil Concentrate per 2-softgel serving, yielding 360 mg EPA and 240 mg DHA.
• ✓Primary Target: Cardiovascular circulation, flexible cell membranes, neurological tissues, and healthy immune balance [1, 2].
• ✓Supply & Value: 30 softgels per bottle (15 full 2-softgel servings), providing a convenient 15-day starter or travel supply.
• ✓Purity & Dietary Status: Molecularly distilled wild fish oil (anchovies, sardines, tuna), non-GMO, BSE-free bovine gelatin, and free of gluten, soy, dairy, and egg.

Buyer's Guide & Form Comparison

Why Purity & Immune Balance Matter More Than Bargain Prices

Discount big-box store fish oils often buy low-grade bulk oil that sits in warm storage and oxidizes before bottling. Oxidized oil causes unpleasant fishy burps and can carry trace heavy metals, PCBs, and dioxins. NOW® Foods protects your health by molecularly distilling wild-caught fish oil and verifying every lot in accredited in-house laboratories.

Many shoppers also ask whether omega-3 fats suppress the immune system or only lower Interleukin-6 (IL-6). Think of omega-3s like a smart thermostat rather than an off switch. EPA and DHA do not weaken your body's natural defense against germs; instead, they balance multiple immune messengers (including IL-6 and TNF-alpha) while producing calming compounds (resolvins) that help immune activity settle down smoothly [1].

Is This Formula Right for You?

Best Choice For:

• ✓Adults seeking foundational heart, brain, joint, and balanced immune support from verified marine EPA and DHA [1, 2].
• ✓Shoppers who want a compact 30-softgel bottle to test digestive comfort or pack easily for travel.
• ✓Health-conscious buyers avoiding untested warehouse store brands that risk rancidity and ocean contaminants.

Consider Another Option If:

• ✗You have a known allergy to fish (this formula contains anchovies, sardines, and tuna).
• ✗You follow a strict vegan or vegetarian diet (a plant-based flaxseed or algae oil is a better fit).
• ✗You experience acid reflux with standard softgels and prefer an enteric-coated fish oil capsule.

Backed by VitaNet®, LLC's 31+ years of nutritional expertise since 1995, every order includes our unconditional 100% money-back guarantee—even on opened bottles—so you can test digestive comfort completely risk-free.

How It Works in the Body

Imagine every cell in your body is wrapped in a flexible rubber gasket that lets nutrients enter and waste exit. Scientists call this outer layer the cell membrane (phospholipid bilayer). Diets heavy in processed fats make cell walls stiff, while marine omega-3s weave directly into those walls to keep them soft, fluid, and responsive [1, 4].

• ✓Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA, C₂₀H₃₀O₂): Think of EPA as a traffic controller for cellular signals. EPA competes with pro-inflammatory omega-6 fats (arachidonic acid) inside cell walls to produce calmer signaling molecules (series-3 prostaglandins) and resolution compounds (E-series resolvins) [1]. Through this pathway, EPA supports healthy triglyceride metabolism, blood vessel comfort, and balanced cytokine levels across IL-6, TNF-alpha, and IL-1beta without shutting down normal immune protection [1, 2].
• ✓Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA, C₂₂H₃₂O₂): Think of DHA as high-speed fiber-optic insulation for your nervous system. Concentrated heavily in brain neurons and eye tissues (retinal photoreceptors), DHA keeps nerve membranes fluid so electrical signals travel rapidly, while also generating protective compounds (D-series resolvins and protectins) [1, 4].

Daily Timing, Synergy & Realistic Timelines

Best Time to Take

Take your softgels alongside a solid meal that contains dietary fats and protein, such as eggs, yogurt, avocado, nuts, or olive oil. Think of food fat as the key that opens your gallbladder. Eating a meal triggers bile salts and digestive enzymes (pancreatic lipases) that break fish oil into microscopic droplets (micelles) for maximum intestinal absorption [3].

Daily Schedule

The suggested adult serving is 2 softgels taken 1 to 2 times daily with food. You can take 2 softgels together with breakfast or lunch, or split them into 1 softgel with breakfast and 1 softgel with dinner. Splitting the dose keeps blood fatty acid levels steady and maximizes stomach comfort.

Smart Pairings & Spacing

Helpful Synergies: Pair NOW® Omega-3 with fat-soluble nutrients like Vitamin D₃, Vitamin K₂, or Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), since dietary lipids boost their absorption together [3].
2-Hour Separation Window: Keep fish oil softgels at least 2 hours away from bulk fiber supplements (such as psyllium husk) or fat-binding agents (such as chitosan), which can trap healthy oils in the gut before absorption.

What to Expect Over Time

• ✓Days 1–7: EPA and DHA enter your bloodstream via intestinal lipoproteins (chylomicrons), raising plasma omega-3 levels while digestion adapts smoothly [3].
• ✓Weeks 3–4: Red blood cell membranes reach steady omega-3 saturation, supporting healthy circulation, skin hydration, and post-exercise joint comfort [1, 4].
• ✓Months 2–3+: Deep incorporation into heart, brain, and vascular tissues supports lasting triglyceride balance, cognitive sharpness, and resilient immune regulation [1, 2].

Physical Feel, Sensory Traits & Clean Ingredients

Pill Format & Ease of Use

Each 1,000 mg capsule is a smooth, clear golden oval softgel. The slick gelatin shell glides down easily with a full glass of water without sticking. If you prefer not to swallow pills, you can snip the end of a softgel with clean scissors and mix the oil into cool yogurt, applesauce, or a smoothie.

Natural Aroma, Taste & Color

Fresh, properly distilled fish oil should never smell rotten or harshly fishy. These softgels have a clean, mild marine scent and minimal aftertaste when taken with meals. Slight batch-to-batch color shifts in the golden oil are completely normal because wild-caught fish harvests vary naturally by season.

Other Ingredients Explained

• ✓Bovine Gelatin (BSE-free): A purified beef protein certified free of BSE that creates a tight oxygen barrier around the fish oil.
• ✓Glycerin: A gentle plant-derived humectant that keeps the softgel shell pliable so it never dries out or leaks.
• ✓Water: Purified water used to form and seal the softgel shell during clean encapsulation.
• ✓d-alpha Tocopherol (from sunflower): Natural non-GMO Vitamin E added directly to the oil as an antioxidant shield to block oxygen (O₂) spoilage.

Proper Storage

Store the tightly closed bottle in a cool, dry place after opening, away from stove heat, humid bathrooms, and direct sunlight. This bottle is crafted from 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) resin to protect freshness while reducing plastic waste.

Manufacturer Quality & Lab Testing Standards

Big-box discount brands often source unverified bulk fish oils that suffer from heat oxidation and environmental pollutants. Family and employee owned since 1968, NOW® Foods molecularly distills its fish oil concentrate and verifies every batch inside its own ISO/IEC 17025-accredited analytical laboratories.

• ✓Molecular Distillation Purity: Gentle vacuum distillation separates pure EPA and DHA fatty acids from industrial pollutants at low temperatures without damaging delicate lipid bonds.
• ✓ICP-MS Heavy Metal Screening: Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry screens every lot for mercury, lead, arsenic, and cadmium down to parts-per-billion (ppb) sensitivity.
• ✓PCB, Dioxin & Oxidation Assays: High-resolution gas chromatography and peroxide value testing verify negligible environmental toxins and confirm fresh, unoxidized oil that meets strict GOED standards.
• ✓Microbiological Safety Verification: Rapid molecular testing guarantees the complete absence of harmful bacteria, yeast, and mold before bottling in the USA.

Complete Supplement Facts Panel

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.

Other Ingredients: Softgel Capsule [bovine gelatin (BSE-free), glycerin, water] and d-alpha Tocopherol (from sunflower).

Contains fish (anchovies, sardines, tuna).

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Caution: For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.

Fish oil is product of Peru, Morocco, Mauritius, Malaysia. Natural color variation may occur in this product. Packaged and quality tested in the USA. Store in a cool, dry place after opening. Family and Employee Owned. SKUs 1649, 1650, 1652: This bottle is made from 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) resin.