Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega, Lemon, 180 Soft Gels

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Part SP-03 · callouts from the label and box · Oct 15, 2026

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1. 1Cap and tamper-evident sealA white screw cap; the box says not to take the product if the tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
2. 21280 mg Omega-3s per 2 Soft GelsThe serving line: two soft gels carry 1,280 mg of omega-3s, mostly EPA and DHA.
3. 3Great Lemon TasteThe flavor line: the ingredient list shows natural flavor added both to the oil and to the soft gel shell.
4. 4Product Transparency QR codeA code on the box side that the brand says you can scan to check your product’s test results.

01How it’s taken, and what’s in a serving

Fish oil is a fat, so a serving is simply a measured amount of oil sealed in two gelatin shells, taken with food.

1. Two soft gels, 1,280 mg of omega-3s

   EPA (650 mg) and DHA (450 mg) add up to 1,100 mg; the label’s footnote says the total also includes other omega-3s, which by our arithmetic account for the remaining 180 mg [1]. For scale, NIH describes a typical fish oil supplement as about 1,000 mg of fish oil with 180 mg EPA and 120 mg DHA [3].

2. Concentrated oil from small fish

   The current label lists anchovies, sardines, mackerel and herring as the fish (an earlier label revision listed anchovies and sardines only [6]), and the oil is sold in the triglyceride form. The box states that this form is better absorbed than the ethyl-ester form; that is the brand’s claim, and we did not verify it [1].

3. Flavor and antioxidants

   “Natural flavor” is listed twice, once in the shell and once in the oil; the package sells it as lemon. A form of vitamin E (RRR-alpha tocopherol) is listed “(antioxidant)” and rosemary extract “(a natural preservative)”, the label’s own words for their roles in the oil [1].

4. Adding up the day

   There is no recommended daily amount for EPA and DHA, and no formal upper limit. The FDA recommends no more than 5 g a day of EPA and DHA combined from supplements [2]. The label’s standard serving gives 1.1 g; its twice-daily option gives 2.2 g.

02Fit check

03What the NIH fact sheets say

NIH’s Office of Dietary Supplements is careful about cause and effect. People who eat fish and other seafood have a lower risk of several long-term conditions, it says, but it is not clear whether that comes from the omega-3s or from eating those foods [2]. Getting more EPA and DHA from food or supplements lowers blood triglycerides. The American Heart Association recommends one to two servings of seafood a week and, per NIH, does not recommend omega-3 supplements for people who are not at high cardiovascular risk [2].

The health professional fact sheet adds the trial picture. A 2020 Cochrane review of 86 randomized trials with 162,796 participants found that omega-3 supplements lowered blood triglycerides by about 15%, with no change in deaths from all causes, overall cardiovascular events or stroke, and only slight differences in a few other measures [3][4]. Two large trials found that 4 g a day for several years slightly raised the risk of an irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation) in people with or at high risk of heart and blood-vessel conditions [3]. None of these studies tested this product.

Side effects NIH lists are usually mild: an unpleasant taste, bad breath, heartburn, nausea, stomach discomfort, diarrhea and smelly sweat [2]. The listing and box make function claims we do not repeat; as on every supplement: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

04Taking and storing it

These steps follow the label and the NIH fact sheets; they describe use and storage, not a promised result.

1. Check the seal

   Do not take the product if the tamper-evident seal is broken or missing [1].

2. Two soft gels with food

   The label’s standard serving is two soft gels a day with food. The twice-daily option doubles that; check any higher amount with a clinician, especially alongside other omega-3 products [1][2].

3. Store away from heat and light

   Keep the bottle in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, out of reach of children [1].

4. Look up your batch if you want to

   The QR code on the box is the brand’s route to your product’s test results; it is the brand’s own reporting, not an FDA check [5].

05Price and where it is sold

On Oct 15, 2026 the lemon, 180-soft-gel bottle was $64.56 on Amazon (list price shown: $75.95), sold by Nordic Naturals and shipped from Amazon, in stock, with the return line “Non-returnable due to Food safety reasons” (a refund or replacement only if the item arrives damaged or defective). A subscribe-and-save price was also offered. Other counts and flavors are separate listings. See the 180-soft-gel listing on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

06Who should look elsewhere

• Anyone with a fish allergy, or who avoids gelatin
• Anyone on blood thinners who has not checked with the prescriber [2]
• Anyone already eating fatty fish once or twice a week who has no clinician’s reason to add a supplement [2]

Sources

1. Amazon. Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega, Lemon, 180 count, listing B002CQU564: Supplement Facts and box-back images, ingredients, directions, safety information, seller and return line. Accessed Oct 15, 2026 (linked in the price section above).
2. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fact Sheet for Consumers (amounts, side effects, the FDA 5 g note, interactions). Updated Jul 18, 2022; accessed Oct 15, 2026. link
3. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals (typical supplement content, trial summaries, safety). Updated Aug 22, 2025; accessed Oct 15, 2026. link
4. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Review of omega-3 fatty acids and heart and blood-vessel outcomes (CD003177), 2020. PMID 32114706. PubMed
5. Nordic Naturals. Box side panel, “Product Transparency” (Amazon gallery image for B002CQU564) and nordic.com. Accessed Oct 15, 2026. link
6. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Dietary Supplement Label Database: Ultimate Omega Lemon, 180 soft gels, label 288753 (Rev. I1, entered Aug 2023, UPC 768990037900) and label 313197 (entered Apr 2024). Accessed Oct 15, 2026. label 288753 · label 313197

This entry is educational and is not medical advice. It describes what is in a product and what its label says; it does not say the product will change any health condition. Talk to a clinician or pharmacist before taking a supplement if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or manage a health condition.