Carlson
gen
80/100
SUPPIE SCORE
78/100
EFFICACY
Medium
SAFETY
100/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does gen Do?
This formula delivers 800 mg EPA + 500 mg DHA (1,300 mg EPA+DHA) plus 90 mg DPA from 4.6 g Norwegian fish oil, a dose range supported for triglyceride lowering and modest CVD risk reduction in meta-analyses.
What is the EPA to DHA ratio in this fish oil serving?
How does 1,600 mg total omega-3 compare to typical studied doses for heart health?
Does the included vitamin E affect fish oil stability or absorption?
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What Are the Benefits of gen?
Based on proven scientific research
Triglyceride reductionStrong
Cardiovascular supportModerate
Omega-3 index improvementModerate
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What Are the Side Effects of Carlson gen?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskMedium Risk
Overview
•May increase bleeding risk when combined with anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs via anti-thrombotic mechanisms.
•High EPA doses have been linked to increased atrial fibrillation incidence in some trials.
•Vitamin E at 6.7 mg poses no upper-limit concerns; evidence limited for long-term high-dose omega-3 safety in pregnancy.
•Fish-derived product; avoid if allergic to fish or shellfish.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Allergens
Fish
Inactive Ingredients
Safe Formulation!
Great news, this product doesn't contain harmful ingredients!
What Are the Ingredients in Carlson gen?
Calories 40 Total Fat 4.5 g Saturated Fat 1 g Cholesterol 20 mg Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol)
6.7 mg
5%** 7% 45% Norwegian Fish Oil 4.6 g Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids* 1,600 mg EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) 800 mg + + DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 500 mg DPA (Docosapentaenoic Acid "
90 mg
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Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in gen compare to the research.
•Norwegian Fish Oil 4.6 g — Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids 1,600 mg; exceeds 1,000 mg EPA+DHA threshold shown to raise Omega-3 index in 12-week studies.
•Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol) 6.7 mg — natural RRR form; provides oxidative protection to the fish oil at levels well below adult UL of 1,000 mg/day.
Sources & References
PMC4252213
Information from pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
PMC10262192
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PMC3138218
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PMC9892774
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Information from ods.od.nih.gov
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