Sports ResearchTriple Strength Omega-3 Fish Oil

Overview

Fish oil is one of the most researched supplements you can buy, and Sports Research's Triple Strength formula is a popular choice. Each 1,250 mg softgel provides at least 1,040 mg of omega-3s, including 690 mg of EPA and 260 mg of DHA, in the triglyceride form. The oil comes from a single source, wild-caught Alaska pollock, and goes through what the brand describes as a 10-step refinement process.

On paper, quality is excellent. The fish oil is IFOS 5-Star rated and MSC certified sustainable, and Sports Research lists it as non-GMO tested, gluten-free and third-party tested for heavy metals, oxidation and potency. One softgel a day covers the intake many health organizations suggest, which keeps both pill count and cost down.

What reviewers say

Reviewers are consistently positive. Athletic Insight highlighted the high EPA and DHA per capsule as an efficient way to hit a daily target. Goodfatts, whose co-founder sells a competing omega-3, still rated it a four, praising the form, sourcing and test reports while wishing for more antioxidants beyond the basics. Brad of Brad's Projects and Stuff called it his favorite fish oil after trying several, noting no fishy burps. In Zach Sodano's comparison with Nordic Naturals, Sports Research won on EPA per softgel and convenience, while Nordic offered more DHA per two-softgel serving.

Who it's for

Anyone who doesn't eat fatty fish twice a week, lifters who want an easy daily omega-3, and value shoppers who still want certified purity. If you take blood thinners, check with your doctor first.

Bottom line

Potent, clean, certified and cheap per serving. Sports Research Triple Strength is our top pick in this category.