Jarrow Formulas EPA-DHA Balance

Name: Jarrow Formulas EPA-DHA Balance
Brand: Jarrow Formulas
SKU: 790011160366
Price: 43.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: Jarrow Formulas

£43.99

Jarrow Formulas EPA-DHA Balance gives you fish oil omega-3s in a straightforward softgels format.

Why people take it

EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart (250mg EPA and DHA a day)

What it is

Fish oil supplying the long-chain omega-3s EPA and DHA
Check the label for the exact EPA and DHA per softgel

How to use

Take as directed on the pack.

Good to know

Choose from 2 sizes: 120 softgels / 240 softgels
Format: softgels
Caffeine free

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

Size: 120 softgels

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Categories : Amino Acids & Recovery Supplements, Caffeine-Free Supplements, Everyday Health Supplements, Jarrow Formulas, Omega-3 & Fish Oil Supplements, Vitamins & Supplements, Workout Recovery Supplements

SKU: 790011160366

At a glance

£0.58

per daily dose

Moderate

evidence for omega-3 (epa and dha)

Our honest take

A concentrated fish oil from anchovy, sardine and mackerel: 2 softgels give 1,200 mg of omega-3, including 800 mg of EPA and 400 mg of DHA. That is a strong dose, well above the 250 mg of EPA and DHA a day linked to normal heart function, and the high EPA share is what the name refers to. The oil is in ethyl ester form, which is absorbed a little less well without a meal. It is one of the pricier fish oils we sell, but per 250 mg of EPA and DHA it compares well.

You eat little oily fish and want a concentrated EPA and DHA product
You prefer fewer, stronger softgels
You are allergic to fish
You eat oily fish once or twice a week already
You take warfarin, other anticoagulants or antiplatelet medicines, or have surgery planned, without speaking to your GP

The science

Omega-3 (EPA and DHA)· evidence: Moderate

EPA and DHA are long-chain omega-3 fats found mainly in oily fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines, and in algae. The NHS advises eating two portions of fish a week, one of them oily. People who eat no oily fish get very little EPA and DHA from their diet.

What counts on a label is the EPA plus DHA per daily dose, not the total amount of fish oil: a 1,000 mg fish oil capsule often contains only 300 mg of EPA and DHA. Authorised claims for heart, brain and vision need at least 250 mg a day, and many cheaper products fall short of that.

Large reviews have found that omega-3 supplements make little or no difference to heart attacks, strokes or deaths in the general population. They are a reasonable option for people who do not eat oily fish, and DHA intake matters in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Authorised health claim
EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart (with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA). DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function (with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA). DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision (with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA). Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) maternal intake contributes to the normal brain development of the foetus and breastfed infants (information to pregnant and lactating women; daily intake of 200 mg of DHA in addition to the recommended daily intake for omega-3 fatty acids for adults, i.e. 250 mg DHA and EPA).

Typical dose: 250 to 500 mg of EPA plus DHA a day for general use; an extra 200 mg of DHA a day in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Check the EPA and DHA figures, not the fish oil total.

Safety: EFSA considers up to 5 g a day of EPA and DHA combined safe for adults. Avoid if you are allergic to fish (or shellfish, for krill oil). Talk to your GP or pharmacist if you take anticoagulants such as warfarin or antiplatelet medicines, or before surgery. Cod liver oil also contains vitamin A, so avoid it in pregnancy. Mild burps and fishy aftertaste are common.

Research we looked at:
Abdelhamid AS, Brown TJ, Brainard JS, et al. Omega-3 fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020;3:CD003177.
EFSA NDA Panel. Scientific Opinion on the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and docosapentaenoic acid (DPA). EFSA Journal 2012;10(7):2815.
EFSA NDA Panel. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to EPA, DHA, DPA and maintenance of normal cardiac function. EFSA Journal 2010;8(10):1796.
NHS. Fish and shellfish. nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-types/fish-and-shellfish-nutrition

Ingredients & nutrition

Per daily dose (2 softgels): 20 kcal, fat 2 g, cholesterol 11 mg; fish oil concentrate 2,000 mg providing omega-3 fatty acids 1,200 mg, of which EPA 800 mg and DHA 400 mg (as ethyl esters). 120 softgels = 60 daily doses; 240 softgels = 120 daily doses.

Other ingredients: softgel (gelatin, glycerin, water), natural flavour, mixed tocopherols. Allergens: contains fish (anchovy, sardine, mackerel).

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Adults: 2 softgels once a day with a meal. Do not exceed the stated daily dose. Speak to your doctor first if you take blood thinners.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	120 softgels	£43.99	£0.73
This product	240 softgels	£69.99	£0.58
Dorian Yates DY LIFE Salmon Oil		from £12.99	–
NOW Foods Cod Liver Oil		from £10.99	£0.06
NOW Foods Krill Oil		from £19.87	£0.62

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.