Superior source of omega-3 essential fatty acids, EPA & DHA! Same as NSI® Mega EFA, but now in two, easy-to-swallow, smaller capsules! Highly Concentrated EPA and DHA. . Nutraceutical Sciences Institute offers the largest selection of pure and great tasting omega oils and softgels - Pharmaceutical Grade - Molecularly Distilled with high elemental levels of Omega-3 EPA & DHA, and are purified through molecular distillation to ensure the absence of impurities, including PCBs and heavy metals. All Nutraceutical Sciences Institute products surpass all national and international pharmaceutical standards for freshness and purity, and are free from heavy metals, dioxins, and PCBs. Every batch is lab tested to guarantee exceptional freshness and purity levels. How Does NSI® Mega EFA2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA work? Omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) are polyunsaturated "good" fats found in oil from cold-water fish such as salmon, mackerel and tuna, or in seeds of flax, walnuts, hemp and other plants. They're classified as "essential" because your body needs them for complete health, yet cannot produce them on it own. They must be obtained through diet or supplementation. Omega-3 EFAs play an important part in cardiovascular wellness by helping to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, blood pressure and heartbeat. They're believed to reduce the "stickiness" of blood cells (also known as platelet aggregation), promoting healthy circulation. The American Heart Association recommends consuming fatty fish at least twice a week, or that omega-3 EFAs be obtained through regular supplementation, for heart health protection. Omega-3 EFAs may also contribute to neurological, or brain, health. Nearly 60 percent of the human brain is composed of structural fat, a third of which is docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). DHA is essential for the proper growth and development of the infant brain, and appears to affect function throughout one's lifetime. Low levels of this important fatty acid may be connected to increased incidence of poor mood, personality and behavior. Because omega-3 EFAs can be converted into anti-inflammatory substances (prostaglandins and leukotrines), they're also believed to provide joint support, promoting flexibility, mobility and potential pain relief. NSI® Mega EFA Omega-3 EPA & DHA has been formulated to contain optimal levels of the omega-3 EFAs, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). While typical fish oil supplements contain only 180 mg of EPA and 120 mg of DHA, Mega EFA Omega-3 EPA & DHA contains 800 mg of EPA and 400 mg of DHA per two-softgel serving. Mega EFA contains oil from fresh, deep-sea, cold-water sardines and anchovies, harvested from waters off the coast of South America, where there are significantly less environmental impurities. It also undergoes the process of molecular distillation to ensure mercury and any other potential contaminants are eliminated. Mega EFA conforms to the Council for Responsible Nutrition's (CRN) monograph, which establishes strict quality standards for manufacturing marine-sourced omega-3 EFAs. In addition, it's the only fish oil product on the market to contain USP-Verified ingredients, thus setting the standard for quality. NSI® Mega EFA2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA is better because it:. Contains optimal levels of omega-3 EFA's, EPA and DHA, together in two easy-to-take capsules. Is derived from high-quality, molecularly-distilled fish oil, not fish liver oil. Certificate of Analysis. To assure our customers the finest quality, purity and potency, Vitacost.com randomly lab tests the products it sells, to view the current results for this product Click Here. Certificate of Analysis. To assure our customers the finest quality, purity and potency, Vitacost.com randomly lab tests the products it sells, to view the current results for this product Click Here.
Average Customer Rating:
4.6 out of 5
26 of 30 (87%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
Not easy to swallow,
July 16, 2008
By cristl
"If you have trouble swallowing pills, these still may not be easy for you. They're 2.0 cm long and 0.8 cm in diameter. If they were half that size, I could manage."
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Review 2 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
June 26, 2008
By CWTu
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"A much easier to swallow size than some other products. High quality."
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Review 3 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
Could be ALOT smaller,
June 12, 2008
By annie1710from California
Value:
4
out of 5
Quality:
2
out of 5
Effectiveness:
1
out of 5
Satisfaction:
1
out of 5
"When they said "smaller size", I was expecting something the size of maybe a pinto bean. These are the size of a standard multi-vitamin."
Age:
35-44
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
1-2 supplements daily
Referral source:
Other
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
Less than 30 days
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Review 4 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Easier for Kids to Swallow,
February 18, 2008
By BigRobfrom New York
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I was taking the NSI Mega EFA product in the larger pill size and was a definite fan of the quality and value offered by the product. However, I wanted my entire family to get the benefits of a high-quality Omega-3 fatty acid supplement. The smaller size of the NSI Mega EFA 2 product fit the bill. Now, my young children swallow the softgel easily as part of their daily supplement routine. I recommend taking the product right before a meal to minimize any fish burps by "burying" the fish oil. I have found that even when taking this product after a meal, fish burps are minimized as the fish smell/taste is less pronounced than with other products."
Age:
35-44
Gender:
Male
Daily supplement usage:
3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:
Self-referred
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
61-180 days
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Review 5 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Easier to swallow.,
February 15, 2008
By ggggfrom New Orleans area
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I like these because they are smaller in size than most EFA and easier to swallow!"
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:
Self-referred
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
61-180 days
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Review 6 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Top 25 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Better sized mega EFA,
February 14, 2008
By ush451
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"Appreciate the smaller sized capsules for the Mega EFA. Good product overall."
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Review 7 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Easy To Swallow,
February 4, 2008
By 4truthalwayzfrom Illinois
Value:
4
out of 5
Quality:
4
out of 5
Effectiveness:
4
out of 5
Satisfaction:
4
out of 5
"I have experienced some heartburn after taking these, however if you take them after a meal you probably won't have heartburn. Even with the heartburn they still won't give you that horrible fishy taste. The small pill size makes them very easy to swallow compared to many of the others on the market. I believe it is an exellent supplement for many areas of ones health supported by scientific research."
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Male
Daily supplement usage:
3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:
Self-referred
Reason for usage:
Specific health concern
Duration of use:
Over 180 days
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Review 8 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Fish Oil Small Size,
February 2, 2008
By Deanofrom Ann Arbor, Michigan
"Product as advertized. I needed "small size" because or LapBand Surgery. This size is great."
Age:
55-64
Gender:
Male
Daily supplement usage:
3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:
Self-referred
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
30-60 days
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Review 9 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
2
out of 5
Not exactly small,
February 1, 2008
By bleweyz39from Long Island, NY
Value:
2
out of 5
Quality:
4
out of 5
Effectiveness:
3
out of 5
Satisfaction:
3
out of 5
"I purchased these caps because they are advertized as small....easy to swallow. While they are smaller than some fish oil caps Ive tried, they are still large. They are about the size of an "ordinary" capsule. They do have a nice smooth coating on the outside that lets you swallow them a bit easier. Since I have to eat 4 of these for the same benefit as 2 regular caps, Im not sure they are worth the effort and extra cost."
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
3-5 supplements daily
Reason for usage:
Specific health concern
Duration of use:
Less than 30 days
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Review 10 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA (small size,
November 16, 2007
By Rekablafrom Texas
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I wish they were a little bit smaller, as I have a lap-band and every once in a while b/c they don't filter through the band all the way and I'll get a little (tiny) taste of the fishiness. I've learned if take a bite of food and then take the pill and then finish eating I don't have that taste at all. And if I did experience the taste it was negligible not anything that grossed me out. These are the only ones I've been able to find that are small and I take them twice a day and will continue to buy them b/c they are better than what's being sold out there - I've experimented with other brands and looked for small sizes and this is the best."
Age:
25-34
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
1-2 supplements daily
Referral source:
Physician
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
Less than 30 days
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Review 11 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great way to get EFA's into kids,
November 12, 2007
By ABCDEF1from South central PA
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"This is a very high quality Omega-3 fish oil capsule that comes in a small size so it's easy for my teenage daughter (who hates swallowing pills) to take. The price and quality are great!"
Age:
35-44
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
6+ supplements daily
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
Over 180 days
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Review 12 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
excellent quality,
November 2, 2007
By elbereth2001from IL
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"It's really too soon to tell what health benefits are occuring in me, but I am very pleased with the quality, price and service. I know the ingredients are supposed to be good for my health, so I intend to keep taking this."
Age:
55-64
Gender:
Female
Daily supplement usage:
6+ supplements daily
Referral source:
Self-referred
Reason for usage:
Promote overall health
Duration of use:
Less than 30 days
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Review 13 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Size,
October 27, 2007
By Saintemm
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"This softgel packs the same quality of oil as the big honker I use to take and there is very little or no aftertaste. With the other gels I would find the bad taste hours after taking. Not so with this little guy. Great find for me as I take it twice a day."
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Review 14 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great for Kids,
September 28, 2007
By DennisB
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"Our nutritionist recommended this brand for our entire family, in combination with Nature's Plus Spiru-Tein High Protein Energy Meals (we like Chocolate and Chocolate/Peanut Butter). It seems to be helping with weight management, stress management, being more focused, and not getting so tired by the end of the day. The best part is that this particular softgel is half the size of all the other fish capsules. That is the only way my kids could swallow them. So far no fish burps like the other brands. About the only issue is that the product specs recommend taking just 2 capsules. That would mean half the potency over the regular size capsules. At least they give you twice as many for almost the same cost. Overall, great product at a good price."
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Review 15 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
This size makes it possible!,
September 19, 2007
By doingmybest
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"This newer size makes it possible for me to take the Omega oils. When trying to find smaller size gel caps, the only alternative that I've been given is to take the liquids. Sales clerks make that sound so easy but when questioned if they'd do it, I always got the answer I expected, "NO". This size is great and now my elderly father, who has trouble swallowing, will be taking these as well."
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Review 16 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
Not too happy...,
August 23, 2007
By MD826
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
3
out of 5
Effectiveness:
3
out of 5
Satisfaction:
2
out of 5
"I have been using the product for a couple of weeks and everytime I "burp" I taste the fish oil. I wasn't sure if this was supposed to happen, so I asked around and people said NO!!! The price was very good for the amount of pills but I just dont like the fishy taste. But I will try another brand from Viacost!!"
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Review 17 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Excellent choice for EFA's!,
August 23, 2007
By momio
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I was ready to stop taking fish oil softgels because they were too large to swallow and unpleasant to take......till I tried these. They are much smaller and even have a great strawberry smell and taste! Now I take my important EFA's everyday."
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Review 18 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Value,
July 22, 2007
By Lance
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I love the smaller size. The price can't be beat and the quality is great."
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Review 19 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
good choice,
June 16, 2007
By ginny
Value:
4
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Effectiveness:
4
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"Easy to swallow and does not come back with a fishy after taste"
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Review 20 for NSI Mega EFA 2 Omega-3 EPA & DHA -- 240 Softgels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Easy to swallow,
June 10, 2007
By Ishafrom Jax, FL
Value:
5
out of 5
Quality:
5
out of 5
Satisfaction:
5
out of 5
"I appreciate NSI making available the smaller - "easy to swallow" gel cap size. It does make difference for me, they are easier to swallow, more comfortable than the bigger pills. I don't like swalling large pills (the tablet type I can crunch to smaller size). I have heard of some people feeling their throat get tighter when they take larger number of supplements. The smaller size may help. I can't give any experiential results from taking the Omega Fish oil - just can say my nutritionist says it provides additional nutrients to help make blood vessels more flexable, expandable, self repairing and helps reduce blood platelet sticking."
Age:
45-54
Gender:
Male
Daily supplement usage:
3-5 supplements daily
Referral source:
Physician
Reason for usage:
Specific health concern
Duration of use:
30-60 days
