California Gold Nutrition, Omega 800, 1,000 mg, 90 Softgels
One softgel contains 480 mg EPA and 320 mg DHA as triglycerides, with 840 mg total omega-3 from 1,000 mg concentrate. An iTested product-specific report is public, but the newest report located was for a 2022 lot and did not include peroxide, anisidine or TOTOX results. The US iHerb price is $26.86 for 90 servings.
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Our Verdict
Its triglyceride form and excellent active-ingredient value outweigh the lower EPA concentration. It remains behind the IFOS-listed leaders because its public product-specific certificate is old and does not assess oxidation.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
Pros
- •Triglyceride label specifies 480 mg EPA and 320 mg DHA separately
- •Approximately 84% of the fish-oil concentrate is declared as total omega-3
- •Lowest cost per gram of EPA plus DHA among the triglyceride-form selections
Cons
- •Latest public iTested report located covers a 2022 lot and omits oxidation measurements
- •EPA is 480 mg per serving, making this less EPA-dominant than the two higher-ranked products
Specifications
| EPA per serving | 480 mg |
| DHA per serving | 320 mg |
| Omega-3 form | Triglyceride, TG |
| Testing / oxidation | Product-specific iTested report for lot UC220110 covers potency, microbes and metals; no peroxide, anisidine or TOTOX result |
| Burpless feature | No enteric coating or burpless claim on the label |
| Sustainability | Sardine, anchovy and mackerel oil; no named MSC/Friend of the Sea certification |
| Serving size | 1 softgel |
| Capsule size / count | Physical dimensions not stated; 90 softgels |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Budget-conscious buyers wanting triglyceride-form EPA and DHA
- A one-softgel serving near the dose used in VITAL
Not For
- Buyers requiring a current-lot TOTOX result
- Buyers requiring at least 500 mg EPA per softgel
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