Read the two-softgel panel carefully
Nature’s Bounty’s 60-softgel coated product lists 2,400 mg fish oil and 720 mg total omega-3 per two-softgel serving. That works out to 1,200 mg oil and 360 mg total omega-3 per softgel. Total oil weight is not the same as omega-3 weight. [1]
Do not invent the EPA and DHA split
The inspected panel names EPA, DHA and other fatty acids but does not give separate amounts for EPA and DHA. Therefore, do not label the entire 720 mg total as EPA plus DHA or assume a standard ratio. Check the current package or ask the manufacturer if that distinction matters to the intended use. [1]
Coating and quality answer different questions
The company describes a coating intended to reduce fishy aftertaste. That is not a purity assay, evidence of cardiovascular treatment benefit or a guarantee of individual tolerance. This review has not independently tested the product’s oxidation or contaminants. [1][2]
Compare like-for-like amounts
Imagine comparing two bottles with the same fish-oil headline but different total omega-3 amounts. Use the relevant fatty-acid amounts and actual serving cost rather than the largest front-label number. Follow the exact product’s directions and discuss use with the clinician when taking medicines such as blood thinners. [1][2]
| Claim or detail | What to check |
|---|---|
| 1,200 mg per softgel | Fish oil weight |
| 360 mg per softgel | Total omega-3 from the inspected panel |
| EPA plus DHA separately | Not established by that extracted panel |
Sources for this article
- Fish Oil 1200mg - 60 Softgels – Nature's Bounty
Source consulted: 2026-09-20. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product. - Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know
Source consulted: 2026-09-20. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product.