The short answer · Omega-3 index
Take docosahexaenoic acid (dha) & eicosapentaenoic acid (epa) for omega-3 index. This is the one to buy.

NOW Foods, DHA-500 Fish Oil, 180 Softgels
4.9· 12,391 ratings· $0.21/serving
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 500 mg — inside the studied 500-2000 mg window
Of 1,492 products scored for Omega-3 index, NOW Foods, DHA-500 Fish Oil, 180 Softgels ranks #1 with a DoseRank score of 85. Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) are the strongest evidence signals for this outcome.
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The form“Why Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) & Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)?”Evidence Strong evidence
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) are the strongest evidence signals for this outcome.
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)The pick
Strong evidence · 500 mg
Long-chain omega-3 from fatty fish and algae; the brain and retina's main structural fat, making it the key omega-3 for cognitive and eye health.
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)The pick
Strong evidence · 250 mg
A 20-carbon marine omega-3 most active against high triglycerides and inflammation; often concentrated apart from DHA to target cardiovascular endpoints.
- Omega-3
Strong evidence · 190 mg
Family of essential polyunsaturated fats including ALA, EPA, and DHA; supports heart, brain, and inflammation balance, with EPA and DHA the most active forms.
The dose“Is the dose actually effective?”Dose fit 67
1 of 2 dosed ingredients land in the studied range. Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) at 500 mg lands inside the studied 500-2000 mg window.
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
Studied window 500-2000 mg · this pick 500 mg
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
Studied window 500-4000 mg · this pick 250 mg
The ranking“Why should I trust this pick?”Trust 97
Strong trust signals — consistently high marks from verified buyer ratings. Each product gets a DoseRank score blending clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust and value. Retailer links may be affiliate links — the scoring model decides placement, never payment from a brand.
- 1,492 products scored
- Never paid placement
- Evidence level: Strong · 96
- 179 brands
- 16 ingredients
The price“Can I do better than $0.21 a serving?”Value 75
$0.21 per serving — mid price tier for this outcome. The cheapest ranked pick here is $0.15 per serving.
- 2NOW Foods, Ultra Omega-3 Fish Oil, 180 SoftgelsScore 85 · $0.15/servingiHerb
- 3NOW Foods, Ultra Omega-3 Fish Oil, 90 Softgels (1,000 mg per Softgel)Score 85 · $0.17/servingiHerb
Why not the absolute cheapest? The DoseRank score also weighs clinical strength, evidence, dose fit and trust — the very cheapest listings rarely hold up everywhere else.
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The #1 pick is $0.21 a serving.NOW Foods, DHA-500 Fish Oil, 180 Softgels — in stock at a tracked retailer.
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NOW Foods, DHA-500 Fish Oil, 180 Softgels ranks #1 for Omega-3 index with a DoseRank score of 85. The score blends clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust signals and value across 1,492 products scored for this outcome.