{"product_id":"carlson-maximum-omega-90-30-softgels","title":"Carlson Maximum Omega 2000mg Omega 3 Fish Oil (rTG), 120 Softgels","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarlson Maximum Omega 2000mg Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarlson Maximum Omega 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-potency fish oil delivering 2,000 mg of omega-3 fatty acids per 2-softgel serving — 1,250 mg EPA + 500 mg DHA. The high-EPA ratio (2.5:1) makes this the choice for adults focused on cardiovascular wellness, mood support, and healthy inflammatory balance. Re-esterified triglyceride (rTG) form for enhanced absorption. Sourced from sustainably caught Norwegian fish. IFOS certified, IGEN Non-GMO certified, third-party tested. Lemon-flavoured softgels. 120 softgels per bottle (60 servings).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"vitamart-trust-strip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamins Lowest Prices\u003c\/strong\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/pages\/low-price-guarantee\"\u003eLowest Price in Canada — Guaranteed\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Ships from Ontario across Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmega-3 per serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000 mg total (2 softgels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,250 mg per serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDHA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg per serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPA:DHA ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5:1 (high-EPA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRe-esterified triglyceride (rTG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSustainably caught Norwegian fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIFOS Certified, IGEN Non-GMO Certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural lemon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftgels per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 (60 servings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Carlson Maximum Omega Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults focused on cardiovascular wellness who want a high-EPA omega-3 — EPA is the omega-3 most studied for heart support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople wanting mood and emotional wellness support — research generally supports high-EPA ratios here\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for healthy inflammatory balance support, including active adults and people with joint concerns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults who want a concentrated dose in fewer softgels (2,000 mg in 2 softgels vs 6-8 of basic fish oil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople wanting IFOS-certified pharmaceutical-grade purity standards — third-party tested for heavy metals, PCBs, and oxidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who's tried fishy basic fish oils and found them unpleasant — lemon flavour and high quality minimize fishy aftertaste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this product is NOT for:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your main goal is brain support or pregnancy nutrition, a more balanced or high-DHA fish oil is the better fit — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/nordic-naturals-ultimate-omega\"\u003eNordic Naturals Ultimate Omega\u003c\/a\u003e (balanced 1.4:1 ratio) or a dedicated high-DHA product. If you want naturally occurring vitamins A and D alongside omega-3, cod liver oil is a different category — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/carlson-norwegian-cod-liver-oil-liquid\"\u003eCarlson Norwegian Cod Liver Oil\u003c\/a\u003e. If you take blood-thinning medications, consult your practitioner before using concentrated fish oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamart's Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum Omega 2000 is Carlson's most concentrated fish oil and one of the higher-EPA omega-3s in our shelves. The 2.5:1 EPA-to-DHA ratio is intentional — EPA is the omega-3 most associated with cardiovascular wellness, mood support, and healthy inflammatory response. The IFOS 5-star certification is the most rigorous third-party fish oil rating, with public batch-by-batch reports verifying contamination levels and label accuracy. Premium-priced because of the concentration, certifications, and Norwegian sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Carlson Maximum Omega Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCarlson Maximum Omega vs Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarlson Maximum Omega (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000 mg omega-3 per serving (1,250 EPA + 500 DHA). High-EPA 2.5:1 ratio. IFOS Certified. rTG form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNordic Naturals Ultimate Omega:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,280 mg omega-3 per serving (650 EPA + 450 DHA). Balanced 1.4:1 ratio. Third-party tested. Triglyceride form. Different ratio for different goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCarlson Maximum Omega vs NFH Trident SAP 66:33\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarlson Maximum Omega:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consumer-grade high-EPA omega-3. Doesn't require practitioner recommendation. 1,250 mg EPA per serving.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNFH Trident SAP 66:33:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practitioner-grade high-EPA. Requires practitioner recommendation. 660 mg EPA per softgel (single softgel). Different brand positioning for different shopper profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCarlson Maximum Omega vs Carlson Norwegian Cod Liver Oil\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarlson Maximum Omega:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated pure omega-3 — no vitamins A or D. Higher EPA content. Focused on cardiovascular and inflammatory support.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarlson Norwegian Cod Liver Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower omega-3 concentration but includes naturally occurring vitamins A and D. Different category — traditional whole-food approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFish Oil Forms: A Quick Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll see three abbreviations on fish oil labels. Here's what each means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTG (Triglyceride):\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural form omega-3s exist in inside fish. Well absorbed (around 70%). Common in liquid fish oils and premium cod liver oils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEE (Ethyl Ester):\u003c\/strong\u003e A processed form that allows higher concentration but is less absorbed (around 30-40%). Common in concentrated fish oils. If the label doesn't say \"TG\" or \"rTG,\" it's likely EE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003erTG (Re-Esterified Triglyceride) — this product:\u003c\/strong\u003e Processed for high concentration, then converted back to triglyceride for absorption. The best of both — high concentration AND well absorbed. Common in premium concentrated fish oils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat to look for: \"TG form\" or \"rTG form\" on the label, plus a third-party purity certification like IFOS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take 2 softgels daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Taking with a meal containing some fat improves absorption since omega-3s are fat-soluble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk to a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take blood-thinning medications (especially warfarin or aspirin), are scheduled for surgery, or have a medical condition. Fish oil has mild blood-thinning effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 2.5:1 EPA:DHA ratio mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt means there's 2.5 times more EPA than DHA in the formula — 1,250 mg EPA to 500 mg DHA. Higher EPA ratios are typically chosen for cardiovascular wellness, mood support, and inflammatory response. Balanced or higher-DHA ratios are typically chosen for brain support and pregnancy nutrition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhat's IFOS certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIFOS (International Fish Oil Standards) is the most rigorous third-party fish oil certification program. It tests every batch for omega-3 content accuracy, heavy metals (mercury, lead, cadmium), PCBs, dioxins, and oxidation (rancidity). IFOS publishes batch-by-batch reports publicly. Carlson Maximum Omega earns the top 5-star IFOS rating.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it cost more than basic fish oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHigher concentration per softgel (you get the same omega-3 from 2 softgels that would take 6-8 softgels of basic fish oil), rTG form for better absorption, IFOS certification with public batch reports, and Norwegian sourcing. Per mg of EPA+DHA, it often works out comparable to basic fish oil but with much better quality.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWill it cause fishy burps?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMuch less than basic fish oil. The combination of IFOS-tested freshness, rTG form, and natural lemon flavouring minimizes fishy aftertaste.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it with blood thinners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFish oil has mild blood-thinning effects, especially at high doses. Talk to your healthcare practitioner before combining with warfarin, aspirin, or other blood-thinning medications. Some practitioners are fine with this; others will adjust dosing or recommend a different product.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eShould I take it morning or evening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEither works. Take it with a meal containing some fat for best absorption (omega-3s are fat-soluble). Some people prefer evening to minimize any chance of fishy aftertaste during the day.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/vitamin-d\"\u003eVitamin D Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — fat-soluble pairing, both support heart health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/coq10\"\u003eCoQ10 Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — the classic cardiovascular wellness pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003eMagnesium Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — supports heart rhythm and vascular function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/heart-health\"\u003eHeart Health Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — broader cardiovascular support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e💡 Subscribe \u0026amp; save up to 10% on every order — never run out of your daily supplements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare Similar Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/nordic-naturals-ultimate-omega\"\u003eNordic Naturals Ultimate Omega\u003c\/a\u003e — Balanced EPA:DHA ratio premium fish oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/nfh-trident-sap-66-33\"\u003eNFH Trident SAP 66:33\u003c\/a\u003e — Practitioner-grade high-EPA alternative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/carlson-norwegian-cod-liver-oil-liquid\"\u003eCarlson Norwegian Cod Liver Oil\u003c\/a\u003e — Cod liver oil with naturally occurring vitamins A and D.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/omega-3-blend-oil\"\u003eAll Omega-3 Fish Oils\u003c\/a\u003e — Compare omega-3 products across the catalog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Vitamart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamart.ca is Canada's vitamin specialist. 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