Sustainably sourced with a Friend of the Sea certification, we were excited to see what Carlson Super Omega-3 Gems had to offer in their formula. We examined this product and reviewed what customers had to say in order to compile a comprehensive report on this Omega-3 supplement. We like that this product holds a Friend of the Sea certification, confirming that the company sources its fish oil in a sustainable manner which shows the company’s passion for the environment.
Is Carlson Super Omega-3 Gems Effective?
Carlson Super Omega-3 Gems contains 2000 mg of fish oil, which holds 600 mg EPA and 400 mg DHA. According to our research, we found that the ideal amount of fish oil is between 2000 mg and 3000 mg per day. This amount only just reaches the minimum of this recommended dose. This is slightly disappointing seeing as we believe the product would have a higher chance of being more effective with slightly more fish oil that contains more EPA and DHA.
Naturally, we searched online to find real customer reviews to ascertain whether this product is effective in the real world. We did find a fair number of positive reviews, however we also came across negative reviews where customers stated that the product arrived damaged, or the capsules arrived broken and could not be used. This is especially unfortunate as the company does not offer a money-back guarantee nor any compensation for damaged products. We also found it interesting that the company relies on third-party websites to sell their products and does not sell them directly to the customer.
This Omega-3 is certified by Friend of the Sea, which is a project of the World Sustainability Organization. This ensures that this fish oil is sourced from sustainable fisheries and sustainable aquaculture. This is an excellent certification and certainly one we look for in order to ascertain the efficacy of a fish oil supplement.
Is Carlson Super Omega-3 Gems Safe?
There are no mentioned side effects of taking this product. As with any new supplement or diet introduced into your daily life, we always advise talking to your healthcare professional about possible contraindications of any pre-existing medical conditions or medications that you are taking. Supplements work differently for everyone and the effects vary between individuals so it is always a good idea to run any health changes with a professional.
We noted that although the manufacturer states that this product has undergone third-party testing, there is no mention of the company that administered this testing.
Summary
Carlson Nutritional Supplements has been around since 1965, so our expectations are high when it comes to serving customers the highest quality supplement. We were glad to notice that they do not compromise on quality and retain a “Friend of the Sea” certification for sustainability and passion for the environment. However, the quantity of their fish oil just didn’t quite meet our expectations. We would have liked to see a higher quantity of EPA and DHA for a higher chance at efficacy. While we were impressed with the positive reviews that we came across, we were disappointed to find some negative ones too. We were also let down to discover that the company does not offer any money-back guarantee for the disappointed customers. In summary, this product has some good qualities, but we believe that there are better alternatives.
