MapleLife Harp Seal Oil 1000 mg is an omega-3 supplement made from the oil of harp seals from the Canadian Arctic Ocean. Each softgel holds 1000 mg of seal oil with EPA, DHA and DPA, the three long-chain omega-3s. Source of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid for the maintenance of good health. This bottle holds 320 softgels.
What Harp Seal Oil 1000 mg is licensed for
It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80021032. The licence also lists:
Source of docosapentaenoic acid for the maintenance of good health.
What is in each softgel
One softgel contains 1000 mg of harp seal oil, providing 60 mg of EPA, 60 mg of DHA and 30 mg of DPA, or 150 mg of the three combined. A serving of 2 softgels doubles that to 300 mg. The softgel shell is gelatin, glycerin and purified water.
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid) sits between EPA and DHA in structure. Fish oils carry little of it, while seal oil carries a measurable amount, which is the main reason people choose seal oil.
MapleLife lists the oil as 100% Canadian Arctic Ocean sourced and the product as non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free and soy-free, with no artificial ingredients. It is formulated in Canada and third-party tested.
How it compares
MapleLife also sells a 500 mg seal oil. This 1000 mg softgel has twice the oil per capsule, so you take fewer for the same amount. A typical fish oil lists EPA and DHA only, while seal oil adds DPA. The large 320 count costs less per softgel than the smaller bottles.
How to take it
Adults take 2 softgels once or twice a day with meals. At 2 a day the bottle lasts 160 days, and at 4 a day it lasts 80 days. Each softgel is 25 mm long. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.
Who it suits
It suits adults who want an omega-3 with DPA as well as EPA and DHA. It is an animal product with a gelatin shell, so it is not for vegetarians, and it cannot be shipped to the United States.
MapleLife Harp Seal Oil FAQ
How much omega-3 is in a serving?
2 softgels give 120 mg of EPA, 120 mg of DHA and 60 mg of DPA.
Where does the oil come from?
Harp seals from the Canadian Arctic Ocean, according to MapleLife.
How long does the bottle last?
80 to 160 days, depending on whether you take 2 or 4 softgels a day.
Is it gluten-free?
Yes. It is also listed as dairy-free and soy-free.
