The Claim

In a sample of 14 fish oil supplements tested in Bahrain, only one contained EPA and DHA concentrations exceeding the labeled amounts, indicating that under-delivery of omega-3 fatty acids is more common than over-delivery.

Source: Determination of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid contents and the oxidation level of fish oil supplements from Bahrain market

What the research says

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In plain English

A test of 14 fish oil supplements in Bahrain found that only one had more EPA and DHA than stated on the label; most contained less than advertised, suggesting under-delivery is the primary quality issue.

See the scientific wording

Only one of 14 fish oil supplements tested in Bahrain contained EPA and DHA levels higher than labeled, suggesting that over-delivery of omega-3 content is rare and that under-delivery is the dominant quality issue.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Determination of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid contents and the oxidation level of fish oil supplements from Bahrain market

    Scientists checked 14 fish oil pills sold in Bahrain and found that almost all had less of the good omega-3 fats than the label said — only one pill had more. So, the claim that fish oil supplements usually give you less than promised is correct.

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