Best EPA for General Health
Top 10 products ranked
Clinical dose: 500–2000 mg
How EPA supports general health
For general health support, EPA is a supporting ingredient backed by research. EPA is the primary anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acid. EPA-dominant formulas (≥60% EPA) outperform DHA-dominant formulas for mood and depression in multiple meta-analyses.
What dose to look for
Clinical studies typically use 500–2000 mg of epa. 500mg minimum for general benefit; 1000-2000mg for mood/cardiovascular outcomes. Supplements that fall short of this threshold are unlikely to match what clinical trials achieved.
Clinical research
EPA has strong clinical evidence for general health benefits. REDUCE-IT (n=8,179) showed 25% CV event reduction with pure EPA. Meta-analyses of 26 RCTs confirm EPA-dominant formulas superior for depression. Learn more
California Gold Nutrition
Norwegian Extra Strength Omega 3 Fish Oil, Natural Lemon, 6.7 fl oz (200 ml)
2200 mg
Wiley's Finest
Wild Alaskan Fish Oil Peak Omega-3 Liquid Natural Lemon Flavor
1300 mg
Wiley's Finest
Wild Alaskan Fish Oil Summit DHA, Natural Lime Flavor, 4.23 fl oz (125 ml)
1000 mg
PRN Physician Recommended Nutriceuticals
De Dry Eye Omega Benefits
1680 mg
Solgar
Omega-3
1008 mg
Puori
Omega 3
1250 mg
Nordic Naturals
Ultimate Omega 1280 mg Lemon
650 mg
Sports Research
Alaskan Omega-3 Fish Oil Triple Strength
690 mg
Nordic Naturals
Ultimate Omega +CoQ10 Lemon
650 mg
NatureWise
Omega-3 1,000 mg Plus Vitamin E
ethyl ester · 600 mg