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Doctor's Best Omega + DHA Gummies (Seriously Citrus)

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24/100

Omega Score 24/100

Potency 8.5/45 · Sugar 0/20 · Value 7.5/15 · Transparency 8/20

How the score works

Quick answer

The better of the vegetarian gummies we track, and still a small dose.

Best for: Vegetarians who want a gummy with named algal DHA.

EPA + DHA / gummy
16.7 mg
Sugar / gummy
1.3 g
Gummies for 250 mg
15
Cost per 250 mg
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Dose vs. daily reference amounts

One serving (3 gummies) provides 50 mg EPA + DHA. Markers show 250 mg (baseline adult intake), 500 mg (common general-health target) and 1,000 mg (AHA amount for people with heart disease).

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500
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EPA:DHA split is 0:100 (DHA-dominant). Does the ratio matter?

Pros

  • Named algal DHA source (life'sDHA)
  • Vegetarian and gelatin-free

Cons

  • 50 mg DHA for 3 gummies
  • 4 g added sugar
  • No EPA

Ingredient breakdown

Omega-3 sourcelife'sDHA algal oil (Schizochytrium) + chia seed oil
Oil formNot disclosed on label
Sweetenersglucose syrup, sugar, glucose
Sugar alcoholsNone
Gelling agentModified corn starch (gelatin-free)
Calories per serving30
Added vitaminsVitamin C 20 mg
Certifications / testingNone stated on label

Questions about Doctor's Best

How much omega-3 is in Doctor's Best Omega + DHA Gummies (Seriously Citrus)?

Each serving of 3 gummies contains 50 mg of EPA + DHA (0 mg EPA and 50 mg DHA), or about 16.7 mg per gummy. It also contains 130 mg of plant ALA, which is not the same as EPA or DHA.

How many Doctor's Best gummies do I need to take a day?

To reach 250 mg of EPA + DHA (a common baseline) you'd need about 15 gummies a day; for 500 mg, about 30. Don't exceed the label's directions without advice from a clinician.

How much sugar is in Doctor's Best Omega + DHA Gummies (Seriously Citrus)?

4 g of total sugar (4 g added) per 3-gummy serving, or about 20 g if you ate enough to reach 250 mg of EPA + DHA.

Is Doctor's Best Omega + DHA Gummies (Seriously Citrus) gelatin-free or vegetarian?

Its gelling agent is: Modified corn starch (gelatin-free). It contains no fish.

Higher-scoring alternatives

98/100

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Adults who want a real therapeutic-range dose without swallowing pills

EPA+DHA / gummy
525 mg
Sugar / gummy
0 g
$ / 250 mg
$0.34

EPA + DHA per serving: 1050 mg · need 0.5 gummies for 250 mg

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500
1,000
Zero sugarIndependently testedXylitol: toxic to dogs

The only gummy that delivers a softgel-level dose. If you want a gummy that actually replaces fish oil capsules, this is it.

88/100

Life Extension Omega-3 Fish Oil Gummy Bites

People who want individually wrapped, independently tested chews

EPA+DHA / gummy
525 mg
Sugar / gummy
0 g
$ / 250 mg
$0.25

EPA + DHA per serving: 525 mg · need 0.5 gummies for 250 mg

250
500
1,000
Zero sugarIndependently testedXylitol: toxic to dogs

Same dose and format as the NOW chew, plus individual wrapping and IFOS-tested oil. You pay extra for the packaging and the testing.

84/100

NOW Foods Omega-3 Fish Oil Gummy Chews

Adults who want a meaningful dose at the lowest cost

EPA+DHA / gummy
525 mg
Sugar / gummy
0 g
$ / 250 mg
$0.14

EPA + DHA per serving: 525 mg · need 0.5 gummies for 250 mg

250
500
1,000
Zero sugarXylitol: toxic to dogs

The value pick. One chew gets you past the 250–500 mg daily target most health bodies cite, for about 30 cents.