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Fish Oil 1200 mg Softgels

A USP Verified, very low-cost drugstore fish oil; two large softgels supply only 600 mg EPA+DHA, and the label does not split EPA from DHA.

7.8

Good

Nutrition Reviews score

Weighted across efficacy, quality, value, experience & transparency. See breakdown

Form
Softgel
Serving
2 softgels
Servings
75
Videos
5
USP Verified
Gluten-free
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Last reviewed September 29, 2026 by the Nutrition Reviews Editorial Team · How we review

Our verdict

A trustworthy, USP Verified fish oil at a bargain price, but it is a low-concentration product: 600 mg EPA+DHA takes two big softgels, and EPA and DHA are not listed separately. It suits people who want a modest, verified dose cheaply; anyone targeting about 1 g/day will be better served by a concentrated oil.

Best for

  • A modest daily EPA+DHA intake on a tight budget
  • Shoppers who prioritize USP verification
  • Buying in-store at pharmacies and big-box retailers

Skip it if

  • People aiming for 1 g or more EPA+DHA per day
  • Anyone who dislikes swallowing large softgels
  • Vegetarians, vegans or people with fish allergy

How it scored

Our five-factor score out of 10. Factors are weighted by how much they matter to the outcome you’re paying for. Methodology

7.8
Good

out of 10

  • Efficacy30%7.0

    Key ingredients at clinically studied doses, and how strong the evidence is.

  • Quality & Purity25%8.8

    Third-party testing and certifications, manufacturing standards, contaminant testing, recall history.

  • Value20%8.4

    Cost per effective serving compared with category peers.

  • Experience15%7.5

    Taste, mixability, texture and tolerability from aggregated buyer and creator feedback.

  • Transparency10%7.0

    Full label disclosure (no proprietary blends), available COAs, honest marketing.

Our review

Nature Made Fish Oil 1200 mg is the kind of fish oil most Americans find at the pharmacy: a standard-strength oil from wild-caught ocean fish sold at a very low price. Each softgel contains 1,200 mg of fish oil, and the two-softgel serving provides 720 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids, of which 600 mg are EPA plus DHA. Unlike most competitors, the label lists EPA and DHA only as a combined figure, so you cannot see the ratio.

Its strongest credential is quality verification. The product appears on USP's list of Verified products, meaning the US Pharmacopeia has tested and verified its ingredients, potency and manufacturing process, and the brand states the oil is purified to keep mercury, PCBs and dioxins below set limits. The label lists the source countries as Peru, Chile, Iceland, Norway, Morocco or Turkey, and the product is made by Pharmavite, which says most Nature Made products are manufactured at its own US facilities.

The trade-off is concentration. Only about a quarter of each softgel is EPA+DHA, so reaching roughly 1 g/day would take three to four large softgels, compared with one or two for concentrated oils. On price it still competes: about $16 for 150 softgels works out to around $0.21 per two-softgel serving, or roughly $0.35 per gram of EPA+DHA, on par with value-focused concentrates. Buyer feedback is positive overall (4.8 stars on the 150-count Amazon listing), with recurring notes about softgel size and occasional fishy aftertaste, which is why Nature Made sells a separate Burp-Less version. The label advises people who are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or with blood clotting issues to consult a physician first.

What’s inside

Key ingredientPer serving
Omega-3 EPA and DHA (combined)

The label gives only a combined figure; roughly 60% of the 1 g/day some heart-health guidance references.

600 mg
Total omega-3 fatty acids

Includes other omega-3s beyond EPA and DHA.

720 mg
Fish oil

Standard-concentration oil from wild-caught ocean fish, purified to remove mercury and other contaminants.

2400 mg

Supplement Facts

Serving Size 2 Softgels

Servings Per Container 75

Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories 35
Total Fat 3 g4%
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Cholesterol 25 mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 1 g< 1%
Protein less than 1 g
Fish Oil 2400 mg*
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids 720 mg*
Omega-3 EPA and DHA 600 mg*

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Gelatin, glycerin, tocopherols.

Contains fish (wild caught ocean fish). Label states: gluten free, no color added, no artificial flavors.

Panel shown for the Unflavored (150 softgels) version. Transcribed from the manufacturer’s label (vitacost.com). Formulas change — always check the label on the product you buy.

Testing & quality

Nature Made seeks USP Verification for many products, including its core multivitamins and single-nutrient tablets and softgels; USP's product finder lists Nature Made as a participating brand.

Creator video reviews

Independent creators reviewing Fish Oil 1200 mg Softgels on TikTok and YouTube.

3 positive1 mixed1 critical

Pros & cons

What we like

  • USP Verified for ingredients, potency and manufacturing
  • Very low cost per serving (about $0.21 per day on Amazon)
  • Purification limits for mercury, PCBs and dioxins are stated on the label
  • Widely available at pharmacies, big-box stores and online

Watch-outs

  • Only 600 mg EPA+DHA per two-softgel serving
  • EPA and DHA are disclosed only as a combined amount
  • Large softgels; some buyers report fishy aftertaste
  • Molecular form of the omega-3s is not stated on the label

Questions buyers ask

How much EPA and DHA does Nature Made Fish Oil 1200 mg provide?
Two softgels provide 2,400 mg of fish oil with 720 mg of total omega-3s, of which 600 mg are EPA and DHA combined. The label does not break down EPA versus DHA. Reaching about 1 g/day of EPA plus DHA would take three to four softgels, so people with a higher target usually choose a concentrated oil instead.
Is Nature Made Fish Oil USP Verified?
Yes. Nature Made Fish Oil 1200 mg Softgels appear on USP's list of Verified products on quality-supplements.org. USP verification means the US Pharmacopeia tested the ingredients and potency and audited the manufacturing process. It is not an IFOS listing, and USP does not publish lot-by-lot oxidation scores the way the IFOS program does.
Why do some reviewers criticize it?
The most common criticisms are low concentration, large softgels and occasional fishy aftertaste. Some creators also allege the oil is oxidized; we have not seen published test data confirming that for current lots, and the product's USP verification covers identity, potency and contaminants. If burps are a problem, taking softgels with a meal usually helps.
Sources we checked (7)
  1. 1.naturemade.com/products/nature-made-fish-oil-1-200-mg-softgels
  2. 2.vitacost.com/products/nature-made-fish-oil-1-200-mg-150-softgels-157893
  3. 3.quality-supplements.org/usp_verified_products?term%5B0%5D=supplement_type%3AFish%20Oil
  4. 4.amazon.com/dp/B010OV9N0W
  5. 5.shop.tiktok.com/us/pdp/fish-oil-softgels-1200-mg-nature-made-omega-3-epa-dha-for-hear
  6. 6.naturemade.com/pages/about-us
  7. 7.ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional/

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