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Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
Easy-to-swallow omega-3 mini gels with pleasant strawberry flavor! Premium-quality fish oil supplement with an optimal ratio of EPA and DHA. What is Vitacost Mega EFA Mini Gels? Vitacost Mega EFA Omega-3 EPA & DHA is a premium-quality purified fish oil supplement delivering high elemental levels of omega-3 essential fatty acids EPA and DHA. Unlike other fish oil supplements which may consist of bulky difficult-to-swallow capsules Vitacost Mega EFA Mini Gels are small and go down easily without an unpleasant aftertaste. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to the body and must be obtained through diet. Fatty fish such as cod tuna and salmon are the best source but they can also be found in some plant sources and in flaxseed walnuts and soybeans. Most people do not eat enough of these foods however to obtain optimal amounts of omega-3 nutrients. In this case taking a supplement such as Vitacost Mega EFA may be beneficial. While other low-cost low-grade fish oil supplements may contain traces of dioxin mercury PCBs and other environmental contaminants Vitacost Mega EFA has been molecularly distilled to guarantee the freshest purest product. Mega EFA also contains a higher omega-3 milligram-per-serving amount than other brands with 800 mg of EPA and 400 mg of DHA in each four mini-gel serving. How does Vitacost Mega EFA Mini Gels Omega-3 EPA & DHA support health? EPA and DHA are well known for their cardioprotective properties their ability to maintain healthy cognitive function their potential to support healthy moods and their positive impact on joint comfort and flexibility*. Higher blood levels of omega-3 essential fatty acids including EPA and DHA are associated with a healthier mood*. Why choose Vitacost Mega EFA Mini Gels Omega-3 EPA & DHA? Provides higher milligram-per-serving amount than other fish oil supplements (EPA = 800 mg and DHA = 400 mg—in each four mini-gel serving). Easy-to-swallow small “gel” capsules. Pleasant strawberry flavor. Molecularly distilled to ensure mercury dioxins and PCB levels are well below industry standards. An economical and convenient way to meet the American Heart Association’s recommendation to increase daily omega-3 fatty acid consumption. Contains 60 servings per bottle. Exceptional quality at an extraordinary value. About Vitacost. All Vitacost products are laboratory tested to meet FDA standards for identity purity and composition. All products are tested for heavy metals microbiology and contaminants. Vitacost products are produced in a NSF Certified facility. Freshness is guaranteed. . . * 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.
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67 of 80(84%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
Review 1 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
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May 20, 2012
By jeanmae
from Washington state
Value:
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Satisfaction:
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"I only recently began using Vitacost's EPA. I like the softgels because they're not too big to swallow."
Age:65-74
Gender:Female
Daily supplement usage:6+ supplements daily
Referral source:Physician
Reason for usage:Promote overall health
Duration of use:Over 180 days
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Review 2 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
Much better size
April 24, 2012
By SimonsMom
from Washington
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"I really like the size of these gel caps. They are much smaller than the usual ones you buy."
Age:55-64
Gender:Female
Daily supplement usage:6+ supplements daily
Referral source:Self-referred
Reason for usage:Promote overall health
Duration of use:Over 180 days
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Review 3 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
Easy to swallow
April 23, 2012
By Comeonnow
from Alaska
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"My supplements are easy to order and reorder from Vitacost, and are delivered very quickly to my address. The mini softgels are very easy to swallow and I don't notice any fish oil aftertaste at all. My husband says he does though."
Age:55-64
Gender:Female
Daily supplement usage:3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:Other
Reason for usage:Promote overall health
Duration of use:61-180 days
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Review 4 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
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Just what I was looking for
February 1, 2012
By delascone
from Atlanta, Georgia
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"These gel capsules are smaller than other fish caps and still don't have that fishy taste or smell. They are perfect!"
Age:45-54
Gender:Female
Daily supplement usage:1-2 supplements daily
Referral source:Self-referred
Reason for usage:Promote overall health
Duration of use:Over 180 days
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Review 5 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
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Dissapointed
January 28, 2012
By pstudt
from MA
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"Very dissapointed. I had been purchasing the NSI brand Mega EFA. The Vitacost brand seemed to have exactly the same statistics, 2,126 mg - 240 Softgels. However, when I got the product I found that the Vitacost version had exactly half the potency per pill. In other words, you have to take twice as many Vitacost pills as you would with the NSI brand. I thought this was very misleading."
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Daily supplement usage:3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:Friend
Reason for usage:Promote overall health
Duration of use:Less than 30 days
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Review 6 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
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October 3, 2011
By ginger88
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"I like the product however I ordered it because it claimed to be MINI. They are NOT mini. They are difficult to swallow which is why I order mini."
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Review 7 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
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Easy-to-swallow, no fishy taste
June 12, 2011
By Lori13
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"I've been taking these mini-gels for a few years and love them. I have a hard time swallowing large pills--most Fish Oil supps are huge! I am so glad I was able to find these at VitaCost.com."
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Review 8 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
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Gels are not MINI!
May 9, 2011
By eastofdurango
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"These said mini gels and they are not small by any means. I cannot swallow large pills of any kinds and was hoping these would indeed by mini as stated but they were huge by my standards and I had to return them all."
Age:55-64
Daily supplement usage:6+ supplements daily
Reason for usage:Specific health concern
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Review 9 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
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April 24, 2011
By kutchy
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5
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"Met or exceeded all expectations accompanied by typical superior service."
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Review 10 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
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NSI Mega EFA® Omega-3 EPA & DHA
April 4, 2011
By Lori0429
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"Excellent. Been using for a couple of years. I have my kids taking this too. If you can't swallow large vitamins, you can purchase the mini's."
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Review 11 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
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January 7, 2011
By justplainmary
from Millsboro, DE
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"The mini-gels are great...so much easier to swallow."
Age:55-64
Gender:Female
Daily supplement usage:3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:Self-referred
Reason for usage:Specific health concern
Duration of use:61-180 days
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Review 12 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
Omega 3
October 4, 2010
By Cloltilde
from PATO BRANCO, PARANA, BRAZIL
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"it's good to me"
Age:55-64
Gender:Female
Daily supplement usage:3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:Family Member
Reason for usage:Enhanced performance
Duration of use:Less than 30 days
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Review 13 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
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August 10, 2010
By JHKerwin
from NJ
Quality:
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Satisfaction:
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"This product offers an excellent source of EPA and DHA at an affordable price."
Age:55-64
Gender:Male
Daily supplement usage:6+ supplements daily
Referral source:Self-referred
Reason for usage:Promote overall health
Duration of use:30-60 days
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Review 14 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
Great Product in MANY Ways!
July 28, 2010
By pepseeguy
from Southern California
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Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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"Quality product, the dose I need, smaller - easier to swallow, AND GREAT PRICE!"
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Daily supplement usage:6+ supplements daily
Referral source:Friend
Reason for usage:Promote overall health
Duration of use:61-180 days
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Review 15 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
Not as mini as I thought
July 1, 2010
By AC3225
from NJ
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Quality:
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"Size not as mini as the word would indicate. I have problems swallowing pills in general, but I have been able to swallow this one. I do not like the fact that a serving is about 3 or 4 soft gels. They should call them small gels instead of mini gels to be more truthful to the meaning of words and lower customers' expectations. No fish flavor so far. I have no idea of the effectiveness, I would have to wait for my next cholesterol check up."
Age:35-44
Gender:Female
Daily supplement usage:3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:Self-referred
Reason for usage:Specific health concern
Duration of use:Less than 30 days
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Review 16 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
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Not what I'd call...
May 21, 2010
By aljowa
Value:
5
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Quality:
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
4
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""Mini" sized. They are smaller then the normal size but not small enough for my 12 and 9 year olds to feel comfortable swallowing them which is what I was hoping. Good quality fish oil though just not the best size. For myself I'd rather take two of the larger pills then four of these."
Age:35-44
Gender:Female
Daily supplement usage:3-5 supplements daily
Reason for usage:Promote overall health
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Review 17 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
Quality fish oil supplement
May 11, 2010
By jernizzle
from Mcdonald,PA
Value:
5
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5
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5
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5
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"Hello,I think this fish oil supplement is a very high quality fish oil that doesn't burp up on you. It has a high dpa and epa number's. It provides all your essential fatty acid's that you need. I would definitelly suggest buying this fish oil supplement."
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Daily supplement usage:6+ supplements daily
Referral source:Self-referred
Reason for usage:Promote overall health
Duration of use:30-60 days
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Review 18 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
excellent item
May 5, 2010
By Anonymous
from Lexington, Ohio
Value:
5
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Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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"I did a lot of searching before I found the Mega EFA and the fact that there were mini's was more than I was looking for. I had bought some fish oil capsules at a special health store, that were expensive and didn't have the same amonts of EPA or DHA in them. Vitacost has definitely saved me money on a high quality supplement."
Age:55-64
Gender:Female
Daily supplement usage:1-2 supplements daily
Referral source:Self-referred
Reason for usage:Promote overall health
Duration of use:Over 180 days
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Review 19 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
Mega EFA omega 3
March 25, 2010
By Mungi
from New Jersey
Value:
5
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Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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"Great products with competitive prices. Smaller size caps easy to swallow. No after taste."
Age:75+
Gender:Male
Daily supplement usage:6+ supplements daily
Referral source:Self-referred
Reason for usage:Promote overall health
Duration of use:61-180 days
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Review 20 for Vitacost Mega EFA® Mini Gel Omega-3 EPA & DHA Fish Oil -- 2126 mg - 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
Smaller Size
March 4, 2010
By Treadsoftly
from Austin, TX
Value:
5
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Quality:
5
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Effectiveness:
5
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Satisfaction:
5
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"These Mini Gels are just great! Much easier to swallow than the horse pills of an earlier generation! Thanks NSI!"
Age:55-64
Gender:Female
Daily supplement usage:6+ supplements daily
Referral source:Self-referred
Reason for usage:Promote overall health
Duration of use:30-60 days
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