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#5 in Fish Oil & Omega-3 Third-Party Tested

Carlson Elite Omega-3 Gems

by Carlson

"Norwegian fish oil with 1600mg omega-3s per serving — IFOS 5-star certified for purity and potency"

Amazon Rating
4.7/5
Reviews
9,000+
Price Range
$22-30
Servings
120 softgels
IFOS 5-StarGMP CertifiedNon-GMO
Our Editorial Rating
8.5
Very Good
FormSoftgel
SubcategoryPremium Fish Oil (Norwegian)
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Overview

Carlson Elite Omega-3 Gems provides 1600mg of omega-3s per 2-softgel serving (800mg EPA + 600mg DHA) sourced from deep, cold-water Norwegian fish. Carlson has been a fish oil specialist since 1965 and sources exclusively from Norway. The product carries IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards) 5-star certification — the highest rating for purity, potency, and freshness. Each batch is tested for over 450 contaminants including heavy metals, PCBs, and dioxins.

Key Ingredients

IngredientAmount
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)800 mg
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)600 mg
Total Omega-3s1600 mg

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • IFOS 5-star certified
  • 1600mg omega-3s per serving
  • Norwegian sourced
  • 60-year brand heritage
  • Lemon flavored (no fishy burps)

What Could Be Better

  • 2 softgels per serving
  • Premium price
  • Not in triglyceride form
  • 120 count (60 servings)

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Those wanting premium fish oil
  • Purity-conscious consumers
  • Heart health support
  • Those sensitive to fishy taste

Not Ideal For

  • Budget fish oil seekers
  • Those wanting triglyceride form
  • Those wanting single-softgel serving

Our Verdict

8.5/10 — Very Good

Carlson Elite Omega-3 Gems is the heritage premium — 60 years of Norwegian fish oil expertise with IFOS 5-star certification. The lemon flavor genuinely eliminates fishy burps. A step up from mass-market fish oils.

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