NOW® Omega-3 1,000 mg (200 Softgels) – Molecularly Distilled Fish Oil Concentrate

Product Overview & Quick Specs

Think of essential omega-3 fats like fresh synthetic oil that keeps a precision engine running cool and fast. 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 purified marine concentrate nourishes cell walls to support brain clarity, memory recall, and cardiovascular health [1, 2, 4].

• ✓Active Form & Potency: 2,000 mg natural Fish Oil Concentrate per 2-softgel serving, yielding 360 mg EPA and 240 mg DHA.
• ✓Primary Target: Brain neuron membranes, cognitive focus, healthy blood flow, and cardiovascular vitality [1, 2, 4].
• ✓Supply & Value: 200 softgels per family-size bottle (100 full 2-softgel servings), delivering over three months of daily support.
• ✓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

Brain Health Nutrition & Why Raw-Material Purity Matters

Many shoppers ask whether taking omega-3 fatty acids can help support brain health. Your brain is nearly 60 percent fat by dry weight, and DHA serves as its primary structural building block [1, 4]. Clinical studies show that daily marine omega-3 intake supports memory recall, learning speed, and healthy blood flow to the brain [1, 2].

However, the quality of your fish oil determines whether your cells benefit. Discount big-box store brands often buy cheap bulk oil that sits in warm warehouses and turns rancid (oxidizes) before bottling. Oxidized oil causes unpleasant fishy burps and can harbor ocean pollutants like mercury, PCBs, and dioxins. NOW® Foods protects your health by molecularly distilling wild-caught fish oil and verifying every batch in accredited in-house laboratories.

Is This Formula Right for You?

Best Choice For:

• ✓Adults seeking daily nutritional support for brain clarity, memory, focus, and heart function [1, 2].
• ✓Value-focused shoppers who want a 100-serving bottle without the contaminant and rancidity risks of big-box store brands.
• ✓Individuals who prefer a balanced, natural ratio of 360 mg EPA and 240 mg DHA with zero artificial coatings.

Consider Another Option If:

• ✗You have a known allergy to fish (this product contains oil from anchovies, sardines, and tuna).
• ✗You follow a strict vegan or vegetarian diet (a plant-based flaxseed or microalgae 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 evaluate digestive comfort completely risk-free.

How It Works in the Body

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

• ✓Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA, C₂₂H₃₂O₂): Think of DHA as high-speed fiber-optic wiring for your brain. Concentrated heavily in brain gray matter and nerve junctions (synapses), DHA keeps neuron walls fluid so chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) travel rapidly [1]. This structural support promotes sharp learning, memory retention, and healthy cognitive aging [1, 2].
• ✓Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA, C₂₀H₃₀O₂): Think of EPA as a calm traffic controller for circulation and cellular signals. EPA competes with pro-inflammatory omega-6 fats (arachidonic acid) inside cell walls to produce soothing signaling compounds (series-3 eicosanoids and resolvins) [4]. Through this pathway, EPA supports flexible blood vessels, healthy cerebral blood flow, and balanced mood regulation [1, 4].

Daily Timing, Synergy & Realistic Timelines

Best Time to Take

Take your softgels alongside a solid meal that contains healthy fats and protein, such as eggs, yogurt, avocado, nuts, or olive oil. Think of dietary fat as the key that opens your gallbladder. Eating food triggers bile salts and fat-splitting enzymes (pancreatic lipases) that break fish oil into tiny droplets (micelles) for superior 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 to nourish your brain during active daytime hours, or split them into 1 softgel at breakfast and 1 softgel at dinner. Splitting the dose keeps blood fatty acid levels steady and maximizes stomach comfort.

Smart Pairings & Spacing

Helpful Synergies: Pair NOW® Omega-3 with brain-supporting Phosphatidylserine (PS), Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), or fat-soluble Vitamin D₃, as 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 digestive tract before absorption.

What to Expect Over Time

• ✓Days 1–7: EPA and DHA enter your bloodstream via intestinal fat-transport particles (chylomicrons), raising plasma omega-3 levels while digestion adapts smoothly [3, 4].
• ✓Weeks 3–4: Red blood cell membranes reach steady omega-3 saturation, supporting healthy cerebral circulation, skin hydration, and post-exercise joint comfort [1, 4].
• ✓Months 2–3+: Deep incorporation into brain neurons, eye tissues, and blood vessel walls supports lasting memory recall, mental focus, and cardiovascular wellness [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 tip 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 sour or overwhelmingly fishy. These softgels have a clean, mild marine scent and leave minimal aftertaste when taken with meals. Slight batch-to-batch color variations in the golden oil are completely normal because wild-caught fish harvests vary naturally by season.

Other Ingredients Explained

• ✓Bovine Gelatin (BSE-free): Purified beef protein certified free of BSE that forms an airtight 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 H₂O 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. NOW® packages SKU 1652 in a bottle made from 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) resin to protect freshness across all 100 servings while reducing plastic waste.

Manufacturer Quality & Lab Testing Standards

Many big-box discount brands cut corners by purchasing low-bid bulk fish oil that suffers from heat oxidation and ocean contaminants. Family and employee owned since 1968, NOW® Foods molecularly distills its fish oil concentrate and tests every production lot inside its own ISO/IEC 17025-accredited analytical laboratories.

• ✓Low-Temperature Molecular Distillation: Gentle vacuum distillation separates pure EPA and DHA fatty acids from environmental pollutants at low heat without damaging fragile lipid chains.
• ✓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) precision.
• ✓PCB, Dioxin & Freshness Assays: High-resolution gas chromatography and peroxide value testing confirm negligible ocean toxins and verify fresh, unoxidized oil that meets strict global quality standards.
• ✓Microbial & Potency Validation: Accredited testing confirms exact label milligram levels of EPA and DHA and guarantees zero harmful bacteria, yeast, or 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.