Formerly Omega-3 Triple Strength: new look, same formula
Vitasave Omega-3 Extra Softgel was formerly sold as Vitasave Omega-3 Triple Strength. The formula, dose and NPN (80078168) are unchanged. Only the name and label are new, so if you've been taking Omega-3 Triple Strength, this is the same product.
Vitasave Omega-3 Extra Softgel is a high-potency fish oil made in Canada. Each softgel holds 1,000 mg of fish oil with 300 mg EPA and 200 mg DHA. At the recommended three softgels a day, that's 900 mg EPA and 600 mg DHA, or 1,500 mg of omega-3s from 3,000 mg of fish oil. Omega-3 fatty acids help support heart and brain health and contribute to the maintenance of good health.
Benefits
Heart health: helps support and maintain normal heart and cardiovascular health and function.
Healthy triglycerides: helps reduce blood triglyceride levels and helps maintain normal blood triglyceride levels.
Brain health: helps support and maintain cognitive health and brain function.
Daily wellness: a source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health.
What EPA and DHA are
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are the two long-chain omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil. They're the reason most people take fish oil. Fatty fish is the main food source, and a supplement is a simple way to get a consistent amount every day.
How to read a fish oil label
The big number on the front of many fish oil bottles is the total fish oil, not the omega-3 inside it. What matters is how much EPA and DHA you get per softgel and per daily dose. Here's how this bottle adds up:
Per softgel
Per daily dose (3 softgels)
Fish oil
1,000 mg
3,000 mg
EPA
300 mg
900 mg
DHA
200 mg
600 mg
Total EPA + DHA
500 mg
1,500 mg
When you compare omega-3 supplements in Canada, line up the EPA and DHA per daily dose rather than the fish oil total. You can compare options side by side in our omega-3 and fish oil supplements collection.
Quality you can check
Wild-caught fish oil, tested for heavy metals
Non-GMO, gluten-free and sustainably sourced
Produced in a GMP-certified facility
Made in Canada
Licensed for sale by Health Canada (NPN 80078168)
Vitasave has been independently owned since 2010, with stores in Vancouver and North Vancouver. Omega-3 Extra Softgel is part of our own Vitasave label.
Frequently asked questions
Is Omega-3 Extra Softgel the same as Omega-3 Triple Strength?
Yes. It has the same formula, the same dose and the same NPN (80078168). Only the name and the label design have changed.
How many softgels should I take a day?
Adults take 1 softgel 3 times a day with food. Three softgels give you 900 mg EPA and 600 mg DHA.
How much EPA and DHA is in each softgel?
Each softgel contains 300 mg EPA and 200 mg DHA from 1,000 mg of fish oil.
How long does one bottle last?
120 softgels last 40 days at 3 softgels a day.
Is it made in Canada?
Yes. It's made in Canada in a GMP-certified facility.
Is it suitable for vegetarians?
No. It contains fish oil, and the softgel is made from gelatin.
Can I take it while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The label advises not to use it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Cautions and warnings
Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are taking blood thinners (warfarin, heparin or coumarin), herbs with anticoagulant activity, and/or anti-hypertensive drugs. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are taking blood thinners (warfarin, heparin or coumarin), herbs with anticoagulant activity, and/or anti-hypertensive drugs. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
