According to an online description, this product is said to contain 684 mg of Omega-3 Fatty Acids per serving. The company also ensures that this formula is free of gluten, lactose, starch and yeast. If this product contains any additional ingredients besides Fish Oil Concentrate, they are not listed online for consumer review.

We appreciate that this formula takes their Omega-3 Fatty Acids from fish rather than other natural sources. Fish Oil provides the only type of Omega-3s that contain DHA and EPA. These two fatty acids are said to be especially powerful, and there is current research that indicates DHA and EPA are potent “brain” food. They are also said to be extremely good for the health of the heart and for the function of the joints. In fact, these two fatty acids are even said to help ward off chronic diseases.

As mentioned above, this product contains 684 mg of Omega-3 Fatty Acids total. We feel that to gain full benefits from these powerful ingredients, people should look for dietary supplements that contain at least 700 mg each of DHA and EPA.

Furthermore, while DHA and EPA are shown to be incredibly good for health, people must be careful that these two fatty acids are not taken from fish that have high mercury levels. There are companies on the market that will ensure that the fish they use are caught at least 3,000 feet below sea level, which makes a significant difference in mercury content, but the makers of this supplement do not address this issue. This may concern those individuals who would prefer to ensure that they are not taking a supplement that is potentially high in mercury content.

We feel that this Kirkland supplement is rather expensive. Currently, a bottle of 180 soft gels costs around $50. However, we did notice that several online stores are offering this product at steeply discounted prices, sometimes for as low as $15 per bottle. Some consumers see these reductions as a huge cost-saving benefit, but they do raise a red flag on our part. We are led to wonder why these companies are cutting the price down by so much and if they are having trouble getting this supplement off their shelves.

• May be found at reduced prices
• Omega-3s are derived from Fish Oil

• No individual product website
• No cited research posted online
• Contains low amounts of DHA and EPA
• Company does not specify if they use mercury-safe fish

While this supplement may appeal to consumers who are fans of the Kirkland brand, we are not completely confident that it is the best choice today. This product line is also known as the Costco brand and is often thought to offer consumers a good deal. We do feel that this supplement is rather expensive, but as mentioned, it is possible to find it for reduced prices. However, we’re sure some consumers would still prefer to find an Omega-3 supplement that offers higher concentrations of DHA and EPA in order to gain maximum benefits.