About Fish

Concentrated EPA/DHA triglycerides or ethyl esters.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
8242

Compare All Forms

13 forms

Compare supplement forms of Fish by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
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Fish (including shell)
  • DSLD group id: 69
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Fish Liver oil β€” β€” β€” View β†’
Fish Maw β€” β€” β€” View β†’
Fish Oil β€” β€” β€” View β†’
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Fish Oil Concentrate
  • Label category: Natural (Fish)
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Fish peptides β€” β€” β€” View β†’
Fish peptides (unspecified)
  • DSLD group id: 4671
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Fish protein β€” β€” β€” View β†’
Fish roe β€” β€” β€” View β†’
Fish roe oil β€” β€” β€” View β†’

Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

epa fish oil concentrate, fish gelatin from tilapia

Type: Other

Miscellaneous ingredients including fillers, binders, preservatives, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, and other additives found in supplements.

Absorption: Many of these ingredients are inert fillers or additives that may affect absorption of active ingredients.

Interactions: Some additives may have health concerns. Fillers may reduce absorption of other nutrients. Preservatives and artificial colors may cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Fish forms:

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Fish forms: