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Omega-3
OTC DrugOmega-3
Reviewed by Dr. Younghun Cho
35/100
Below Average

Reviewed by Dr. Younghun Cho, PharmD

The score is very low because the product's high cost and potential risks from unproven animal ingredients far outweigh the benefits of its standard vitamin and omega-3 content.

Pharmacist's Verdict

This is a complex and questionable supplement that combines beneficial omega-3s and vitamins with exotic, unproven ingredients like pig pituitary gland, making it an overpriced and potentially risky choice for anti-aging or general health.

Ingredient Analysis

OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS

Details pending pharmacist review.

Vitamins (Cholecalciferol, Ascorbic Acid, etc.)

Details pending pharmacist review.

CYCLOASTRAGENOL

Details pending pharmacist review.

SUS SCROFA PITUITARY GLAND, POSTERIOR

Details pending pharmacist review.

GLUTATHIONE

Details pending pharmacist review.

HERRING SPERM DNA / YEAST RNA

Details pending pharmacist review.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Contains well-studied Omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart and brain health.
  • Provides a range of essential vitamins, including B-vitamins, C, D, and E, which support overall wellness.
  • Includes several antioxidants like Vitamin C and Glutathione that help protect cells from damage.

Cons

  • Contains highly speculative ingredients like cycloastragenol and pig pituitary gland extract with little to no solid human evidence of benefit.
  • The use of animal-derived ingredients (pig pituitary, herring sperm) raises significant safety concerns about purity and contamination.
  • Likely very expensive due to the exotic ingredients, while the proven benefits come from the cheaper components.
  • Oral glutathione supplements are not well absorbed by the body, making that ingredient largely ineffective.

Safety Information

Warnings

Warnings: Not for use on children. If symptoms continue to recur, or if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than two weeks, consult a physician. I nsomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness. As with all medicines, if you are pregnant or breast feeding, consult a health professional before using this product. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Keep out of reach of children.

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    Chang JP, Su KP, Mondelli V, et al., Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2018 · PubMed

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    Effect of omega-3 fatty acids on premenstrual syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Mohammadi MM, Dehghan Nayeri N, Mashhadi M, et al., The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research, 2022 · PubMed

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