What this is
Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega in natural lemon flavor is a fish-oil dietary supplement supplied as 120 soft gels in a single bottle. The Supplement Facts panel sets one serving at two soft gels and lists 60 servings in the bottle, with 1280 mg of total omega-3s in each serving. The front of the bottle and the outer carton both carry the same figures: 1280 mg Omega-3, 120 soft gels, Dietary Supplement.
This is the high-count bottle in the lemon-flavor Ultimate Omega line, which this store also stocks in 60- and 90-soft-gel sizes. All three hold the identical formula at the same 1280 mg per serving, so the count is the only real decision: the 120 is the one to pick if you have already settled on a fish oil and would rather reorder less often, while the smaller bottles suit someone still deciding whether a lemon-flavored oil agrees with them. You can see the rest of the range in Supplements for Men.
What is inside
The ingredient line on the panel is short, and every item on it has a clear job. Reading it straight from the label: purified deep sea fish oil (from anchovies and sardines), soft gel capsule (gelatin, glycerin, water, natural lemon flavor), natural lemon flavor, d-alpha tocopherol (antioxidant), and rosemary extract (a natural preservative).
Purified deep sea fish oil (anchovies and sardines). This is the body of the product. Anchovies and sardines are small, short-lived oily fish, and oily fish is the dietary source from which concentrated omega-3 oils are normally drawn. The panel breaks the oil down by its omega-3 fractions rather than leaving it as a single number, which is why you get separate lines for EPA, DHA and the remainder.
EPA and DHA. These two abbreviations stand for eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, the two long-chain omega-3 fatty acids that oily fish are known for and the two the panel quantifies individually: 650 mg and 450 mg per serving. A further 180 mg is listed as other omega-3s, and those three figures add up exactly to the 1280 mg total the front label states. The NIH maintains a Dietary Supplement Label Database if you want to compare how different products report these fractions, alongside a general consumer guide to dietary supplements and what to know about them.
Natural lemon flavor. Lemon flavor appears twice on the ingredient line, once inside the soft gel shell and once in the oil itself. That is a formulation choice rather than an afterthought, and it is what distinguishes this version of Ultimate Omega from the brand's unflavored presentations.
d-alpha tocopherol. The panel labels this one as an antioxidant. It is the natural form of vitamin E, and in an oil-based product an antioxidant is there to protect the oil itself from oxidizing in the bottle. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements publishes a consumer fact sheet on vitamin E covering the nutrient in general terms.
Rosemary extract. The label calls it a natural preservative, and it serves the same protective purpose as the tocopherol. Note that the bottle does make a free-from statement, but a specific one: no gluten, milk derivatives, or artificial colors or flavors. It does not claim to be free of preservatives, and the rosemary line is the reason why.
Supplement Facts
Supplement Facts — Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega Lemon Flavor, 120 Soft Gels
| Amount Per Serving | Quantity | % Daily Value |
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| Serving Size | 2 Soft Gels | — |
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| Servings | 60 | — |
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| Calories | 20 | — |
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| Total Fat | 2 g | 3% |
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| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% |
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| Trans Fat | 0 g | † |
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| Total Omega-3s | 1280 mg | † |
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| EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) | 650 mg | † |
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| DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) | 450 mg | † |
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| Other Omega-3s | 180 mg | † |
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value not established. Less than 5 mg of cholesterol per serving. Ingredients: purified deep sea fish oil (from anchovies and sardines), soft gel capsule (gelatin, glycerin, water, natural lemon flavor), natural lemon flavor, d-alpha tocopherol (antioxidant), rosemary extract (a natural preservative). No gluten, milk derivatives, or artificial colors or flavors.
How to use it
Follow the directions printed on the bottle you receive. The Supplement Facts panel defines a serving as two soft gels and lists 60 servings in the bottle, but the usage and storage text does not appear on the panel reproduced for this listing, so the bottle itself is the instruction to go by rather than anything restated here. Soft gels of this type are generally kept somewhere cool and dry, away from direct light.
If you already take a prescription medicine, or you are under the care of a clinician for anything, raise this supplement with them before adding it. That is the ordinary advice for any omega-3 product and it costs nothing to follow.
Who it is for
This is a general adult dietary supplement, and the 120-count bottle suits a steady, ongoing routine rather than a first trial. If you already know you get on with fish oil, prefer a lemon-flavored one, and would rather not reorder frequently, this is the count that fits. If you have not taken an omega-3 before, one of the smaller bottles in our men's supplement range is the less committal way in.
It is not suitable for anyone with a fish allergy, since the oil is drawn from anchovies and sardines and the ingredient line says so plainly. The soft gel shell is made with gelatin, so it is not a vegetarian or vegan product. Anyone who is pregnant, nursing, or managing a medical condition should speak with a healthcare professional first.
Good to know
The bottle carries two third-party marks worth recognizing: a Non-GMO Verified seal and a Friend of the Sea mark, the latter being a sustainability certification covering the fishery rather than a statement about the oil's nutritional content. Both appear on the front label and on the carton.
The figures given throughout this page are transcribed from the Supplement Facts panel itself rather than from any promotional wording. The NCCIH publishes general background on the safety of dietary and herbal supplements that is worth a read if supplements are new to you.
Keep the bottle out of reach of children. This product is intended for adults aged 18 and over.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many soft gels are in this bottle, and how many servings is that?
There are 120 soft gels in the bottle. The Supplement Facts panel sets a serving at two soft gels and lists 60 servings in the bottle, and both the bottle front and the carton print "120 Soft Gels" alongside the 1280 mg Omega-3 figure.
How much EPA and DHA does one serving provide?
One two-soft-gel serving provides 650 mg of EPA and 450 mg of DHA. A further 180 mg is listed as other omega-3s, bringing the panel's total omega-3 figure to 1280 mg per serving.
Does this contain gluten or dairy?
No. The panel states "No gluten, milk derivatives, or artificial colors or flavors." It does contain fish, since the oil is purified deep sea fish oil from anchovies and sardines, and the soft gel shell is made with gelatin.
What does the lemon flavor do?
Natural lemon flavor is a formulation ingredient, listed twice on the panel, once within the soft gel shell and once in the oil. It is what separates this lemon presentation from the brand's unflavored fish oil products.
How is this order packaged when it ships?
Orders ship in plain, unbranded outer packaging. It will not show the Gear Isle name.
Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe supplement facts directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Dietary supplement for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition, heart concerns, or take prescription medication (including nitrates). Keep out of reach of children.
