{"product_id":"now-omega-3-1000mg-fish-oil","title":"NOW Omega-3 1000mg Concentrated Fish Oil Softgels","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNOW Omega-3 Fish Oil Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOW Omega-3 1000 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e is a concentrated fish oil softgel made for daily omega-3 support at a fair price. Each softgel delivers 1,000 mg of fish oil, providing 300 mg of EPA+DHA — a balanced, EPA-leaning ratio suited for heart and overall wellness support. Sourced from sardines, anchovies, and mackerel, and screened for heavy metals, mercury, PCBs, and other contaminants.\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\u003eFish oil per softgel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPA + DHA per softgel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 mg EPA + 120 mg DHA = 300 mg total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFish source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSardines, anchovies, and mackerel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftgel (contains fish oil and gelatin — not vegan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScreened for mercury, heavy metals, PCBs, and dioxins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree from\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGluten\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest taken\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho NOW Omega-3 Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults wanting daily omega-3 support at an everyday price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who want a balanced EPA\/DHA ratio rather than a high-DHA or extra-strength formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoppers who take 2–3 softgels a day and want a 100 or 200-count bottle for value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants to make sure their fish oil is screened for heavy metals and contaminants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople newer to omega-3 supplementation who want a simple, well-priced option to start with\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this product is NOT for:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you have a fish or seafood allergy, choose a plant-based algae omega-3 instead. If you specifically need high-DHA for pregnancy or kids' brain development, see a high-DHA option like NutraSea DHA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamart's Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOW Omega-3 is an everyday fish oil softgel that supports heart and overall health with both EPA and DHA. The oil comes from small fish — sardines, anchovies, and mackerel — and is screened for mercury, heavy metals, and other contaminants as part of the brand's quality testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow NOW Omega-3 Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eNOW Omega-3 vs Concentrated \/ Extra Strength Fish Oils\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOW Omega-3:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 mg EPA+DHA per softgel — a standard, value-priced ratio. Take 2–3 softgels for a stronger daily dose.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated Fish Oils:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600–1,200 mg EPA+DHA per softgel. Higher cost per bottle but you take fewer softgels per day to reach the same total omega-3 intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eNOW Omega-3 vs High-DHA Omega-3\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOW Omega-3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced EPA\/DHA ratio, slightly EPA-leaning — a fit for general wellness and heart support.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-DHA Omega-3:\u003c\/strong\u003e More DHA than EPA — specifically formulated for brain, eye, and nervous system support, including pregnancy and kids' development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eNOW Omega-3 vs Algae-Based Omega-3\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOW Omega-3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced from small fish (sardines, anchovies, mackerel). Not vegan.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlgae-Based Omega-3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant-based DHA (and sometimes EPA) for vegans, vegetarians, and people with fish or seafood allergies. Higher cost per mg of EPA+DHA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy EPA and DHA Both Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmega-3s come in two main forms, and they have different roles in the body:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEPA (eicosapentaenoic acid):\u003c\/strong\u003e The omega-3 most associated with heart health and a healthy inflammatory response. Most everyday fish oils lean EPA-heavy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDHA (docosahexaenoic acid):\u003c\/strong\u003e The omega-3 your brain, eyes, and nervous system are built from. Important for brain development in children and adolescents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOW Omega-3 provides both — a sensible everyday ratio. If you want one omega-3 type weighted more heavily, look at high-EPA formulas for heart and inflammation, or high-DHA formulas for brain and pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take softgels daily with food, or as directed on the label or by your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk to a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a fish or seafood allergy, have a medical condition, are taking blood-thinning medications, or are scheduled for surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is NOW Omega-3 used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNOW Omega-3 is a daily fish oil supplement that supports heart, brain, and overall health by providing EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids. It's commonly taken as part of a daily wellness routine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eHow many softgels should I take a day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOne softgel provides 300 mg of EPA+DHA. Most people take 2 or 3 softgels per day to reach a meaningful daily omega-3 intake. Follow the label or your healthcare practitioner's recommendation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eIs NOW Omega-3 tested for mercury and contaminants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYes. NOW screens this fish oil for mercury, heavy metals, PCBs, dioxins, and other potential contaminants as part of their manufacturing quality control.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhat fish is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe fish oil is sourced primarily from sardines, anchovies, and mackerel — small fish that accumulate fewer contaminants than larger species like tuna or swordfish.\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\u003eSome people are more sensitive to fishy aftertaste than others. Taking the softgels with food (and keeping the bottle refrigerated after opening) typically helps reduce this.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for vegans?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo. The softgels contain fish oil and gelatin. For a vegan option, look at algae-based omega-3 supplements.\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 — a daily essential for most Canadians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/coq10\"\u003eCoQ10 Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — supports heart health alongside omega-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003eMagnesium Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — supports muscle, heart, and stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/multivitamins\"\u003eMultivitamins\u003c\/a\u003e — daily nutritional foundation\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\/collections\/omega-3-blend-oil\"\u003eOmega-3 Fish Oils\u003c\/a\u003e — Browse all fish oil options at Vitamart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/dha-oil\"\u003eHigh-DHA Omega-3\u003c\/a\u003e — For brain, eye, and pregnancy-focused support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/plant-omegas\"\u003eAlgae-Based Omega-3\u003c\/a\u003e — Vegan-friendly plant-based options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/heart-health\"\u003eHeart Health Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — Browse the full cardiovascular support category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Vitamart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamart.ca is Canada's vitamin specialist. We've been selling vitamins and supplements to Canadian families since 2005, shipping from our Ontario warehouse to every province. We believe in \u003cstrong\u003equality products you trust at prices you love\u003c\/strong\u003e — no fancy packaging markups, no pushy upsells, just the vitamins you need at the lowest prices in Canada. 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