Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials
vs
California Gold Nutrition CurcuminUP
Supplement Comparison

  • Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA): Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials has 32% more
  • Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA): Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials has 17% more
  • EPA + DHA (combined EPA+DHA content - individual amounts of EPA+DHA not specified): Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials has 25% more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 11 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials vs California Gold Nutrition CurcuminUP.

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

Which active ingredients does California Gold Nutrition CurcuminUP have?

  • Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) appears as Unspecified
  • Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) appears as Unspecified
  • Turmeric appears as Turmeric Extract (Curcuma longa) (rhizome) (min. 23% Curcuminoids)
  • Boswellia appears as Indian Frankincense Extract (Boswellia serrata) (gum resin) (min. 20% AKBA)
  • Ginger Extract appears as Ginger Extract (Zingiber officinale) (rhizome) (Oleoresin Std. to 50% Gingerols + Shogaols)
  • Nigella Seed Oil (Nigella sativa)

Which categories do Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials and California Gold Nutrition CurcuminUP belong to?

  • Fish Oil and Omega-3
  • Herbal Extract

What health concerns do Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials and California Gold Nutrition CurcuminUP address?

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

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

  • Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials has the highest total amount of EPA + DHA (combined EPA+DHA content - individual amounts of EPA+DHA not specified): 500 mg per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • Pure Encapsulations EPA/DHA Essentials: 1 tablet
    • California Gold Nutrition CurcuminUP: 1 softgel

Last updated: February 17, 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