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Omega-3 Tropical Whirl
Fat/Fatty Acid29 servings
All 4 actives we can check reach a studied dose.
Dose 4 of 4 reach a studied dose
How to takeDIRECTIONS: Take one (1) tablespoon twice daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. Shake well before using.
How it scores
Does the dose do anything?
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Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
At the studied dose2.7 g / day studies used 0.28-9.2 g · 57 studies
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Eicosapentaenoic Acid
At the studied dose1.32 g / day studies used 1.06-4 g · 6 studies
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Docosahexaenoic Acid
At the studied dose0.84 g / day studies used 0.6-2.09 g · 5 studies
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Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids
At the studied dose0.54 g / day studies used 0.28-9.2 g · 57 studies
What it's studied for
- DepressionA
Ease depression symptoms
Mood & depression
- Cardiac event riskA
Reduce major cardiac events for heart patients
Cardiovascular
- Heart poundingA
Reduce heart pounding under stress
Cardiovascular
- SurvivalA
Lower all-cause death risk
Respiratory
- Antioxidant powerA
Increase antioxidant capacity
Inflammation & oxidative stress
What's in it
Serving size 1 Tbsp (15 mL)
- Calories 60 {Calories} -
- Calories from Fat 40 {Calories} -
- Total Fat 4.5 Gram(s) 7%
- Saturated Fat 1 Gram(s) 5%
- Trans Fat - -
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5 Gram(s) -
- Monounsaturated Fat 1 Gram(s) -
- Cholesterol 30 mg 10%
- Vitamin E 6 IU 20%
- Total Carbohydrates 6 Gram(s) 2%
- Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids 1,350 mg -
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid 658 mg -
- Docosahexaenoic Acid 422 mg -
- Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids 270 mg -
Other ingredients
A few additives worth noting in the inactive ingredients.
- purified Water
- highly refined Fish Oil
- Xylitol: sugar alcohol; may cause digestive issues
- Glycerin: capsule plasticizer; benign
- Gum Arabic: emulsifier; benign
- Natural flavors: vague additive; transparency issue
- Citric Acid: acidulant; fine in small doses
- Xanthan Gum: thickener; heavy use = filler
- Guar Gum: thickener; benign but filler
- D-Alpha-Tocopherol: antioxidant; beneficial
- Ascorbyl Palmitate: antioxidant; benign
- Essential Oil
Reported interactions
- Interacts with:
- Cyclophosphamide ·Acetaminophen ·Lipid_modifying_agents ·Aspirin ·Warfarin ·Valproic acid ·Tazobactam ·Atorvastatin
- Side effects:
- Atrial fibrillation ·Diarrhea ·Heartburn ·Hair loss ·Flatulence ·Gastrointestinal symptoms
From research databases. Not medical advice — talk to your physician.
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