Double Strength DHA-500®

Fats & Fatty Acids

Brand: NOW

Softgel CapsuleFat/Fatty AcidOff Market
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Net Contents

90 Softgel(s)

Serving Size

1 Softgel(s)

Servings Per Container

Not specified

Supplement Form

Softgel Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 01612 6

Product Version

CODE 1612 V4

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

4Active Ingredients

4 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

3% Daily Value Coverage

3 ingredients report an established %DV per serving.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Allergen Guide

Contains

  • Fish
  • Soy

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Softgel(s) · 1–2 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories10 {Calories}
Calories from Fat10 {Calories}
Total Fat1 g2%
Saturated Fat< 0.5 g1%
Trans Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat< 0.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg0%
natural Fish Oil concentrate1 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids750 mg
Docosahexaenoic Acid500 mg
Eicosapentaenoic Acid250 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Other Ingredients

Softgel CapsuleVitamin E

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherQualified HealthStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 1 softgel 1 to 2 times daily with food. Consider taking these other NOW(R) products: Brain Elevate(TM), Phosphatidyl Serine and DMAE.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

Caution: For adults only.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: All Other

Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

500 DHA / 250 EPA

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

CHOLESTEROL FREE

Formula re: Contains

Contains fish (sardines, anchovies, mackerel). Vitamin E from soy.

FDA Statements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

SOFTGEL SIZE

General Statements: All Other Content

The Natural Fish Oil Concentrate used in this softgel is manufactured under strict quality control standards. It is tested to be free of potentially harmful levels of contaminants (i.e. mercury, heavy metals, PCB’s, dioxins, and other contaminants). Those who experience nausea or reflux from other fish oils should find this enteric coated, odor controlled softgel easier to tolerate.

General Statements: All Other Content

SUPPORTS COGNITIVE FUNCTION

General Statements: All Other Content

• Molecularly Distilled - Enteric Coated • Cardiovascular Support*

Seals/Symbols

GMP QUALITY ASSURED

General Statements: All Other Content

For more product information visit www.nowfoods.com/1612

General Statements: All Other Content

Fish oil is product of Peru.

General Statements: All Other Content

Please Recycle.

General Statements: All Other Content

Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

NOW(R) DHA-500 has twice the DHA (500 mg per softgel) as in our regular strength product (250 mg per softgel).

General: Product/Version Code

CODE 1612 V4

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

NOW FOODS

395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL, 60108, USA

Market Reference

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Research & Studies

  • Omega-3 fatty acids for treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: design and rationale of randomized controlled trial

    W Janczyk, P Socha, D Lebensztejn, A Wierzbicka… - BMC pediatrics, 2013 - Springer

    … yet to be defined, it is now clear that NAFLD and especially … of the following ingredients: Incromega DHA 500 TG SR, Croda, … ALT activity varies between the four medical centers (40–45 …

    201390 citations
  • Omega-3 supplementation and outcomes of heart failure: A systematic review of clinical trials

    M Nomali, ME Heidari, A Ayati, A Tayebi, O Shevchuk… - Medicine, 2024 - journals.lww.com

    … Heart failure (HF) is now a worldwide epidemic, with its prevalence and incidence increasing at a fast pace. [ 1 ] According to the American Heart Association data, 8.1 million individuals …

    202416 citations
  • Docosahexaenoic acid affects markers of inflammation and muscle damage after eccentric exercise

    FM DiLorenzo, CJ Drager… - The Journal of Strength & …, 2014 - journals.lww.com

    … for apparently healthy adults because of the numerous health … supplement-loading period, subjects were instructed to consume the prescribed supplement at 2 pills per serving, twice …

    2014108 citations
  • A dietary achievable dose of microencapsulated DHA increases the Omega-3 Index without affecting body composition in physically trained male and female adults

    R Anthony, PL McLennan, MJ Macartney… - Performance …, 2025 - Springer

    … for their beneficial effects on human health, including providing cardiovascular … supplements (Supplementary Table 3). Subgroup analysis of the fish and algal dietary supplements …

    20251 citations
  • Keys for Reeling in Omega-3s Sales

    K Chiarello-Ebner - … /supplements/features-supplements …, 2014 - wholefoodsmagazine.com

    … how supplements can reduce healthcare spending, clinical research, rebutting negative media reports and promoting relevant public health … Levin, CCN, DANLA, NOW Foods nutrition …

    20143 citations
  • Fish Oil sales plummeting

    BS Weeks - weeksmd.com

    … how supplements can reduce healthcare spending, clinical research, rebutting negative media reports and promoting relevant public health … Levin, CCN, DANLA, NOW Foods nutrition …

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2012-11-21. DSLD Label ID: 14948. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.