Omega-3 Fish Oil from Wild Alaska Pollock

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Omega-3 Fish Oil.

Triglyceride form. Wild-caught Alaska Pollock. IFOS 5-star certified.
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Why we chose it

Most fish oil is mystery oil. This one isn't.

The majority of fish oil supplements blend anchovy, sardine, and menhaden from multiple oceans, then costs by selling the cheaper ethyl ester form. Sports Research uses AlaskaOmega®—a single-species, single-source oil from wild-caught Alaska Pollock harvested in MSC-certified sustainable fisheries—and keeps it in its natural triglyceride form.
Dyerberg et al. (2010), Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, found that omega-3 absorption from triglyceride-form fish oil was approximately 70% higher than from the equivalent ethyl ester form over 14 days.
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1,250 mg fish oil.
1040 mg EPA + DHA.

Triple-strength concentration in a single daily softgel. Most standard fish oils require three softgels to deliver the same omega-3 dose.

Target: 8% or higher.

A measurement of EPA and DHA as a percentage of total red blood cell fatty acids. Most Western adults score below 4%—a level associated with the highest cardiovascular risk in observational data.
Form matters

Triglyceride. Not ethyl ester.

When fish oil is concentrated, it's first converted to ethyl ester form. Premium oils—including this one—are then re-esterified back into triglycerides. Most cheaper supplements skip the second step.
WHAT MOST BRANDS SELL
Ethyl Ester
~50%
Relative absorption
Form
Synthetic
Digestion
Requires more pancreatic lipase
Stability
More prone to oxidation
Aftertaste
Common
THIS PRODUCT
WHAT'S IN THIS BOTTLE
Triglyceride
~70% higher
Absorption vs. ethyl ester
Form
Natural to fish
Digestion
Same pathway as dietary fat
Stability
More oxidation-resistant
Aftertaste
Minimal to none

EPA and DHA are conditionally essential.

The body can convert plant-derived ALA into EPA and DHA, but conversion efficiency is poor—typically less than 5% for EPA and under 0.5% for DHA. Direct dietary intake from marine sources remains the most reliable way to raise tissue levels of these long-chain omega-3 fatty acids.
Harris & Von Schacky (2004), Preventive Medicine, established the Omega-3 Index as a biomarker. A meta-analysis by Del Gobbo et al. (2016), JAMA Internal Medicine, pooled 19 studies (n=45,637) and found inverse associations between EPA + DHA biomarkers and fatal coronary heart disease.
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From catch to softgel.

A 10-step refinement process that brings EPA and DHA concentrations to 80–85%, with mercury, PCBs, and dioxins reduced below detectable limits.
01 —

Wild catch

MSC-certified Alaska Pollock fishery

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Cold extraction

Crude oil pressed under low-temperature conditions

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Degumming

Phospholipids and water-soluble impurities removed

04 —

Alkali refining

Free fatty acids neutralized

05 —

Bleaching

Activated clay binds pigments and trace metals

06 —

Winterization

Saturated fats crystallized and filtered out

07 —

Molecular distillation

Heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants stripped

08 —

Re-esterification

Reconverted into natural triglyceride form

09 —

Deodorization

Volatile compounds removed under vacuum steam

10 —

IFOS testing

Independent batch verification for purity and potency

The specs.

Form Softgel
Fish oil per softgel 1,250 mg
EPA per softgel 690 mg
DHA per softgel 260 mg
Total EPA + DHA 950 mg
Form (chemical) Triglyceride
Source Wild Alaska Pollock
Sustainability MSC certified
Softgels per bottle 90
Suggested serving 1 softgel daily
Third-party tested IFOS 5-star
Price per serving $0.80

Supplement Facts

Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container 90

Amount Per Serving
% DV

Calories
15

Calories from Fat
15

Total Fat
1.5 g
2%*

Wild Alaska Pollock Fish Oil
(AlaskOmega®, Triglyceride form)
1,250 mg

EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
690 mg

DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)
260 mg

Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids
90 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value not established.
Other ingredients: Softgel capsule (fish gelatin [tilapia-sourced], vegetable glycerin, purified water), tocopherols.

Quality & Safety

Backed by Trusted Certifications

Third Party Tested

Third Party Tested

for Purity, heavy metals and contaminants

Gluten Free

Gluten Free

Gluten Free Certified

Non-GMO

Non-GMO

No genetically modified ingredients

Made in USA

Made in USA

Manufactured in the United States

Evidence-based benefits

Four decades of consistent findings. Omega-3 has one of the broadest evidence bases in nutritional science.

Cardiovascular

Reduced triglycerides and improved cardiac function

The GISSI-Prevenzione trial — 11,000 post-MI patients — demonstrated a 45% reduction in sudden cardiac death with 1g/day EPA+DHA. Omega-3 reliably reduces serum triglycerides by 15–30% at doses of 2–4g/day, an effect recognised by the FDA for pharmaceutical-grade fish oil.

GISSI-Prevenzione Investigators (1999) · The Lancet

Inflammation

Systemic anti-inflammatory activity at the membrane level

EPA competes directly with arachidonic acid for the COX and LOX enzyme pathways, reducing production of pro-inflammatory eicosanoids — prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes. This is the mechanism behind reduced joint pain, improved recovery, and lower inflammatory markers like IL-6 and CRP.

Calder (2013) · Biochimica et Biophysica Acta

Brain health

DHA is the dominant structural fat in the human brain

DHA constitutes approximately 40% of the polyunsaturated fatty acids in the brain and 60% of those in the retina. Its role is structural — maintaining membrane fluidity for neurotransmitter receptor function and synaptic signalling. Deficiency is associated with accelerated cognitive decline.

Innis (2008) · Journal of Nutrition

Mood & recovery

EPA shows consistent effects on mood and exercise recovery

Multiple meta-analyses show EPA-dominant omega-3 supplementation reduces symptoms of depression — with effect sizes comparable to antidepressant treatment in mild-to-moderate cases. For athletes, omega-3 supplementation reduces delayed-onset muscle soreness and exercise-induced inflammation.

Sublette et al. (2011) · Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

What customers say.

4.7 average · 18,000+ reviews on Sports Research

Actually no fishy burps.

I've cycled through five different fish oil brands looking for one that doesn't repeat on me. This one genuinely doesn't. I take it with breakfast and forget it's there.

Omega-3 Index doubled.

I track my Omega-3 Index annually. After six months on this product my level went from 4.2% to 8.4%. Lipid panel improved across the board.

Single-source matters to me.

Most fish oils don't tell you what they actually contain. I appreciate that this one specifies the species and shows the IFOS test results. Trust matters with supplements.