Life Extension Super Omega-3
vs
Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials
Supplement Comparison

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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 6 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for Life Extension Super Omega-3 vs Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials.

Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does Life Extension Super Omega-3 have?

  • Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) appears as Natural Triglycerides (TG)
  • Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) appears as Natural Triglycerides (TG)

Which active ingredients does Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials have?

  • Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) appears as Unspecified
  • Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) appears as Unspecified

Which categories do Life Extension Super Omega-3 and Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials belong to?

  • Fish Oil and Omega-3

What health concerns do Life Extension Super Omega-3 and Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials address?

  • Anti-Inflammatory Support
  • Brain, Focus & Cognitive Function
  • Eye Health
  • Heart & Cardiovascular Health
  • General Health
  • Joint & Bone Health

Which product has a higher amount of EPA + DHA (combined EPA+DHA content - individual amounts of EPA+DHA not specified) per serving?

  • Life Extension Super Omega-3 has the highest total amount of EPA + DHA (combined EPA+DHA content - individual amounts of EPA+DHA not specified): 1200 mg per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • Life Extension Super Omega-3: 2 softgels
    • Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials: 1 tablet

Last updated: January 2, 2026

  • Sources & Methodology: Nutrient data and forms are taken directly from Supplement Facts labels. Reviewed and standardized by the VIOscan Research Team. Learn more on the Methodology page.
  • We show the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) when available. If no RDA exists, we show the Adequate Intake (AI). Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) are used for upper limits. Unless otherwise noted, RDAs shown correspond to healthy adults aged 19–50 years and are sex-specific. Separate values exist for 51–70 years and >70 years, and pregnancy and lactation are excluded. All values come from the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), Food and Nutrition Board (FNB).
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  • Author: VIOscan Research Team