Fish Oil reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 203 Reddit reviews across 36 subreddits and 62 posts to rank the best Fish Oil brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Supplements, r/Biohackers, r/HubermanLab, r/Cholesterol, r/NootropicsDepot. Top-rated brands include Nordic Naturals (4.7/5), Sports Research (4.5/5), Carlson (4.7/5).
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Reviews203
Subreddits36
Posts62
Brands76
Products45
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#1
Nordic Naturals
4.7
(49)
"Easier to swallow, no fishy taste."
"Transparent EPA/DHA labeling, proper purity testing, solid brand reputation."
"High EPA/DHA, third‑party tested."
"High omega‑3 content, third‑party tested."
"Great for large breeds, refrigerate after opening."
"Effective for various dog breeds."
"This is the one to get, been taking it for years."
"For Nordic Naturals, it depends on whether you’re getting soft gels or liquid."
"Also if you have kiddos, the Nordic Naturals for kids is awesome."
"Nordic Naturals is the best."
#2
Sports Research
4.5
(18)
"IFOS 5‑star or USP Verified, high EPA/DHA per capsule."
"High omega‑3 content, third‑party tested."
"IFOS certified, high purity."
"I just bought the Sports Research from Costco. It looks great if the claims are correct."
"Sports Research, Viva Naturals or Nordic Naturals"
"I’m a big fan of sports research triple strength."
"Sports research only one I’ll use it’s clear, not yellow and never had a bad batch."
"Get something IFOS certified. Sports Research and Viva Naturals have really high purity."
"Sports Research makes a good quality one at a lower price point."
"I really enjoyed the Sports Research Fish Oil."
#3
Carlson
4.7
(13)
"Solid brand, third‑party tested, good EPA/DHA content."
"Reliable, third‑party tested."
"IFOS certified, high purity."
"Recommended COD Liver Oil ko po is ito po yung Carlson sa Lazada."
"Carlson is supposed to be ultra pure and clean"
"Carlson is the highest quality and highest tested and has the best toxin/heavy metal elimination process"
"Carlson's"
"Carlsons liquid is amazing."
"I started using Carlson’s flavored oil."
"I take one of this Carlson - Cod Liver Oil Gems."
#4
Thorne
4.6
(10)
"Thorne ftw"
"From that list I'd buy (and have bought) Thorne."
"I switched to Thorne's Super EPA, and increased my"
"After a few months, I switched to Thorne's Super EPA, and increased my"
"Thorne! Always go for 3rd party tested supplements."
"Thorne and Life Extension are excellent brands."
"Thorne and now foods have very good reputations"
"After doing years of testing... I have come to the conclusion that the best (high quality) is VIVA Naturals."
"Considering the quality, I don’t think Thorne’s fish oil is that expensive."
"Thorne."
#5
Fish Oil
4.3
(9)
"The best fish oil is the one that provides at least 3 grams of EPA and DHA Omega 3s per day without having to take 15 capsules."
"Fish oil should be used for every individual who's not being able to eat fatty Fish on a regular basis."
"Definitely start your dog on fish oil."
"I know that this subreddit isn’t big on fish oil either, but it has helped my health so so much mentally and physically."
"Generally you want cold-water, wild-caught (not farmed). one that combines krill oil and maybe other things would be a plus."
"Fish oil is better than krill oil because it contains several times more of the active ingredients EPA and DHA."
"I find it's mildly helpful for me, but *really* helpful for my dry skin. So I take fish oil."
"I found taking four or five grams of fish oil, preferably higher EPA, will move about one point."
"Take the omega 3 in liquid form, many of these oils in capsule form have been shown to be rancid."
#6
Kirkland
4.4
(7)
"Costco kirkland brand is good quality and best bang for your buck!"
"I buy the big bottle from Costco for her."
"Costco sells the 500 capsule pill bottle for cheep."
"Kirkland."
"I use these as they are the only ones concentrated enough."
"I use the Kirkland Krill Oil."
"4g a day of Kirkland fish oil dropped my triglycerides."
#7
Life Extension
4.8
(4)
"Available in full‑size and smaller pills."
"Reliable, third‑party tested, good EPA/DHA amounts."
"Life Extension’s Mega EPA/DHA is great value wise."
"I take LE Mega EPA/DHA and have had good results with it."
#8
Krill Oil
4.5
(4)
"Much better than a lot of the other fish oils"
"My eye dr recommended Krill Oil"
"Have you heard of krill oil? It's derived from these tiny crustaceans and can be a great alternative."
"Try krill oil and astaxanthin instead"
#9
Swisse
4.3
(4)
"1800 mg total, 720 mg EPA, 486 mg DHA."
"I have been taking Swisse for the last 2-3 months."
"I use swisse"
"Go for Swisse. Australia based brand and manufacturing from Australia only."
#10
Sardines
4.7
(3)
"It is best to find one made from small fish like sardines or Krill."
"Eat sardines"
"I’d recommend eating sardines either every day or every other."
#11
Salmon Oil
4.3
(3)
"I give mine salmon oil as a treat. They love it."
"I use salmon oil which is suitable for both cats and dogs"
"I've used salmon oil and pollock oil."
#12
Nature's Bounty
4.3
(3)
"Natures bounty burpless coated capsules."
"I like Nature's Bounty (green bottle) in terms of that metric."
"I started taking Nature's Bounty with 980 mg Omega-3 to increase good cholesterol."
#13
Ultra Omega 3
3.7
(3)
"I'm using Ultra Omega 3, the one in the middle of the screenshot"
"I'm using Ultra Omega 3, the one in the middle of the screenshot"
"I'm currently using Ultra Omega 3 by Truebasics."
#14
Ultra Oil
5.0
(2)
"Highly recommended, effective for pets."
"Reduces shedding in Goldens."
#15
Pet Honesty
5.0
(2)
"Pet honesty omega-3 fish oil."
"I use pet honesty omega-3 fish oil, you should check it out."
#16
OmegaVia
4.5
(2)
"My personal choice is OMEGAVIA, best value for money."
"Some of the fish oil brands I have tried and would recommend are in order: OmegaVia, Nordic Naturals, Carlson."
#17
Nordic
4.5
(2)
"Nordic."
"Nordic and Life Extension are good ones with 3rd party testing."
#18
Viva Naturals
4.5
(2)
"The best (high quality), ease of use and ease of obtaining it on the regular basis is VIVA Naturals."
"Viva Naturals."
#19
Zesty Paws
4.5
(2)
"I recommend Zesty Paws!"
"Dose of mtc and zesty paws salmon oil"
#20
Vascepa
4.0
(2)
"The only proven fish oil drug is rx/ fda approved Vascepa. Its a triglyceride crusher."
"Talk to your doctor about the supplements and they may prescribe you a prescription strength one like Vascepa."
#21
NOW
4.0
(2)
"I buy NOW brand. It's a reputable brand."
"I buy NOW brand. It's a reputable brand."
#22
Nature Made
4.0
(2)
"Our vet recommended it."
"Nature Made is always good."
#23
Vivanaturals
4.0
(2)
"I like vivanaturals triple strength, Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega Liquid"
"I like vivanaturals triple strength."
#24
Seacod Oil
5.0
(1)
"Seacod oil is old brand and trustworthy"
#25
Akasha Naturals
5.0
(1)
"It’s wild that Akasha Naturals isn’t on Amazon, it’s probably the best fish oil supplement out there."
#26
Wild Caught Cod Liver Oil
5.0
(1)
"Beats krill or algae or sardine oil."
#27
Norwegian Cod Liver Oil
5.0
(1)
"Norwegian cod liver oil. That and small fish regularly."
#28
Salmon
5.0
(1)
"When I started learning about the health and cognitive benefits of fish oil, especially omega 3, and started eating salmon or mackerel, it has helped me to have a clearer state of mind."
#29
Whole Fatty Fish
5.0
(1)
"The best alternative to fish oil is whole fatty fish."
#30
DHA
5.0
(1)
"High dose (2000mg/day) DHA made a HUGE difference in my DR."
#31
Liquid Omega 3
5.0
(1)
"If you get liquid omega 3 for dogs it’s much cheaper."
#32
Rosita
5.0
(1)
"I like Rosita: [Rosita](https://www.rositausa.com/products/extra-virgin-cod-liver-oil-softgels)"
#33
Prescription EPA/DHA
5.0
(1)
"There are prescription only EPA/DHA oral meds out there."
#34
ConsumerLab
5.0
(1)
"Check consumerlab(dot) com for quality."
#35
Lovaza
5.0
(1)
"Lovaza."
#36
Pharma Grade Fish Oil
5.0
(1)
"Wouldnt go below that."
#37
Innovix
5.0
(1)
"I really love innovix personally.. the triple strength is the way to go."
#38
Wild Foods
5.0
(1)
"Overall, the best Fish Oil we have tested on the market is from Wild Foods - extremely potent and bioavailable, plus it's a great value."
#39
Omega-3
5.0
(1)
"MCT oil and fish oil can be a good supplement to your little buddy's medication."
#40
Seal Oil
5.0
(1)
"Fish oil, seal oil or flax, just keep them in the freezer and take out what you need."
#41
Barleans
5.0
(1)
"I only ever use human grade: Barleans, Nordic Naturals or Carlsons. Yes, it works!"
#42
Nature Made Fish Oil
5.0
(1)
"I give him a Natures Made fish oil capsule with his dinner."
#43
IFOS
5.0
(1)
"Pick an IFOS certified fish oil"
#44
Costco
5.0
(1)
"Costco!"
#45
Nordic Cod Liver Oil
5.0
(1)
"Nordic Cod liver oil here. Top quality and better bang for the buck than caps."
#46
Uno Cardio
5.0
(1)
"My doc recommended the Uno Cardio 1000 from here."
#47
Möllers Tran
5.0
(1)
"One of the best fish oils you can get, made in my country of Norway contains no heavy metals"
#48
DONOTAGE
5.0
(1)
"DONOTAGE Pure Omega 3 is one among the Best."
#49
Doctor's Best
5.0
(1)
"Doctor's best Golden Omega. Certified 5 star by IFoS."
#50
Kori
5.0
(1)
"Kori Pure Antarctic Krill oil is the best that I found."
#51
Wild Alaskan Sockeye
5.0
(1)
"Fish... Wild Alaskan Sockeye from Costco is the bomb."
#52
HK Vitals
4.0
(1)
"I use the ones from HK vitals"
#53
Naturaltein
4.0
(1)
"Naturaltein"
#54
Native Pet
4.0
(1)
"I just started my dog on fish oil, but have also seen a lot about MCT oil as well."
#55
Vegan Omega 3
4.0
(1)
"Yes, I definitely feel better when i take it. Vegan omega 3 is better for your body though tbh, less traces of harmful stuff."
#56
Truebasics
4.0
(1)
"Is one suggestion for your question."
#57
Carino
4.0
(1)
"Check out carino brand if you are interested in how it differs from regular fish oil."
#58
Welactin Omega-3
4.0
(1)
"I was recommended Welactin Omega 3... But I loved it when I used it!"
#59
Cardiclear
4.0
(1)
"I tried 'Cardiclear' from Watsons or Southstar."
#60
CanPrev
4.0
(1)
"CanPrev Omega-Pro Balance has low everything."
#61
Krill
4.0
(1)
"I went Krill"
#62
Nordic Omega 3
4.0
(1)
"Nordic Omega 3 for kids"
#63
Spring Valley
4.0
(1)
"Spring Valley, good price best EPA DHA per cap"
#64
Now Supplements
4.0
(1)
"DHA-500 from Now Supplements."
#65
Nordic Oil
4.0
(1)
"Nordic Oil. Excellent quality, not too expensive."
#66
Wiley's Finest
4.0
(1)
"Wiley's Finest, Nordic Naturals, Rosita, Adapt Naturals - I like these brands the best."
#67
Grizzly
4.0
(1)
"My pup loved it but I would always forget about it and it was really messy."
#68
NKO
4.0
(1)
"NKO krill oil"
#69
Infinity Fitness
4.0
(1)
"I heard Infinity Fitness has one called Alpha Omega M3."
#70
CVS
4.0
(1)
"I just buy the CVS brand of Alaskan fish oil."
#71
Pure Alaska Omega
4.0
(1)
"Pure Alaska Omega brand or Kirkland Wild Alaska."
#72
ArcticMed
4.0
(1)
"Switching between ArcticMed and Puori."
#73
Puori
4.0
(1)
"Im using Puori or ArcticMed."
#74
Jym
4.0
(1)
"I use Jym. No fish burps."
#75
Jarrow
4.0
(1)
"For me jarrow because there studies in this company"
#76
Cod Liver Oil
3.0
(1)
"I started cod liver oil a couple weeks ago, nothing yet."
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