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Life Extension Omega-3 Fish Oil Gummy Bites

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88/100

Omega Score 88/100

Potency 37.1/45 · Sugar 20/20 · Value 15/15 · Transparency 16/20

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Quick answer

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

Best for: People who want individually wrapped, independently tested chews.

EPA + DHA / gummy
525 mg
Sugar / gummy
0 g
Gummies for 250 mg
0.5
Cost per 250 mg
$0.25

Dose vs. daily reference amounts

One serving (1 gummy) provides 525 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 57:43 (EPA-dominant). Does the ratio matter?

Pros

  • 525 mg EPA + DHA per bite
  • Individually wrapped, so it's easy to carry
  • Raw oil independently tested by IFOS for mercury, lead, arsenic and cadmium
  • Zero sugar

Cons

  • Nearly identical formula to NOW's chew at almost twice the price
  • Melts in heat (the brand says it re-solidifies when cooled)
  • Contains xylitol (toxic to dogs)

Ingredient breakdown

Omega-3 sourceWild fish oil concentrate (anchovy, jack mackerel, mackerel, sardine)
Oil formNot disclosed on label
Sweetenersxylitol, erythritol, steviol glycosides
Sugar alcoholsxylitol, erythritol
Gelling agentFish gelatin (basa, tilapia)
Calories per serving10
Added vitaminsNone
Certifications / testingIFOS-tested raw material

Questions about Life Extension

How much omega-3 is in Life Extension Omega-3 Fish Oil Gummy Bites?

Each serving of 1 gummy contains 525 mg of EPA + DHA (300 mg EPA and 225 mg DHA), or about 525 mg per gummy.

How many Life Extension gummies do I need to take a day?

To reach 250 mg of EPA + DHA (a common baseline) you'd need about 0.5 gummies a day; for 500 mg, about 1. Don't exceed the label's directions without advice from a clinician.

How much sugar is in Life Extension Omega-3 Fish Oil Gummy Bites?

None. It's sweetened with xylitol, erythritol, steviol glycosides. Xylitol is highly toxic to dogs; store it out of their reach.

Is Life Extension Omega-3 Fish Oil Gummy Bites gelatin-free or vegetarian?

Its gelling agent is: Fish gelatin (basa, tilapia). It contains fish oil, so it is not vegetarian.

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EPA+DHA / gummy
525 mg
Sugar / gummy
0 g
$ / 250 mg
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500
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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

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Nature's Bounty Omega-3 Gummies

A light top-up for people who already eat some fish

EPA+DHA / gummy
35 mg
Sugar / gummy
1 g
$ / 250 mg
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EPA + DHA per serving: 70 mg · need 7.1 gummies for 250 mg

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500
1,000

Honest labeling and low sugar, but a small dose in the least-absorbable form.

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