NOW Foods Supplements
- Omega-3
- Softgel
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- 90
A molecularly distilled, enteric coated fish oil softgel with 500mg EPA and 250mg DHA, gluten free and marketed for brain and heart health. A sound higher-potency pick for anyone sensitive to fish oil aftertaste.
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How it ranks among the 131 omega-3 we track
4.7★ across 1,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
700+ bought on Amazon last month.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 131 omega-3 we track - how the scorecard works · full omega-3 data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
NOW Foods Ultra Omega-3 delivers 500mg EPA and 250mg DHA per enteric coated softgel, molecularly distilled, in a 90-count gluten free bottle. Built for anyone who wants a higher-potency fish oil without the fishy aftertaste enteric coating is designed to reduce.
Enteric coating is meant to delay the softgel's breakdown until it passes the stomach, the usual fix for the fishy burps that put people off fish oil; molecular distillation is a purification step used to remove contaminants from the oil. At 750mg combined EPA and DHA per softgel, this sits on the higher-potency end of omega-3 softgels rather than a standard low-dose fish oil. The listing has no seller description or review history, so these formulation details come from the label alone.
- 500mg EPA / 250mg DHA per softgel
- 90 softgels per bottle
- Molecularly distilled, enteric coated
- Marketed for brain and heart health support
Who it's for
Suits someone who wants a higher-potency EPA/DHA fish oil and has had trouble with fishy aftertaste from other omega-3 softgels. Not suitable for anyone with a fish allergy, since the product is fish-derived.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- High 750mg combined EPA/DHA potency per softgel
- Enteric coating designed to reduce fishy aftertaste
- Molecularly distilled for purification
- Fish-derived, not suitable for anyone with a fish allergy
- No description or review data available on this listing
Performance notes
Each softgel provides 500mg EPA and 250mg DHA, sourced from fish oil that's molecularly distilled to remove impurities and enteric coated to delay breakdown past the stomach, the usual approach to cutting down fishy aftertaste. The 90-count bottle covers about three months at one softgel a day.
Specifications
| Brand | Now |
|---|---|
| Model | 1661 |
| Form | Softgel |
| Supplement Type | Omega-3 Fatty Acids |
| Count | 90 |
| Flavor | (500 EPA / 250 DHA) |
| Benefits | Brain Health Support, Heart Health Support |
| Diet | Gluten Free |
| Allergens | Fish |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in omega-3.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOW Foods SupplementsThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Nature Made Fish Oil Omega 3 SupplementsNATURE | 4.8 / 5 | 11,000 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Nordic Naturals Ultimate OmegaNordic | 4.7 / 5 | 59,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| NatureWise Extra-Strength Omega 3 Fish Oil SupplementNatureWise | 4.7 / 5 | 9,500 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Dr. Tobias Omega 3 Fish Oil 2000mg Triple Strength with 800mg EPA 600mg DHA Per ServingDR | 4.6 / 5 | 36,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Now 1661
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much EPA and DHA does each NOW Foods Ultra Omega-3 softgel contain?
Each softgel has 500mg EPA and 250mg DHA.
What does enteric coated mean for this fish oil?
The coating delays the softgel's breakdown until past the stomach, meant to reduce fishy aftertaste.
Is this omega-3 supplement gluten free?
Yes, it's labeled gluten free.