Most people don’t quit omega-3 because it stops working. They quit because of the burps. 🐟 That fishy repeat an hour after breakfast is the single biggest reason bottles end up abandoned at the back of a cupboard — and it’s precisely the problem GNC Triple Strength Fish Oil is engineered around.
One Softgel, Full Dose
The headline is dose density. Most fish oils need two or three capsules to reach a meaningful amount of EPA and DHA. This one delivers 1,000mg of EPA and DHA in a single softgel, taken once daily with food. Fewer pills means fewer missed days, and consistency is what actually makes an omega-3 supplement worth taking.
The enteric coating handles the other half. It delays the softgel dissolving until it’s past the stomach — so the oil is released downstream, and the aftertaste never arrives. 👌
Sourcing and Purity 🌊
This is where fish oil quality is genuinely decided. Contaminants concentrate up the marine food chain, so the source matters more than the label’s potency claim. GNC uses wild, deep-ocean fish, with the oil purified to reduce heavy metals, dioxins and PCBs — the three worth caring about. It’s also ultra-concentrated, which is what makes that single-softgel dose possible in the first place.
At a Glance 📋
| Feature | Detail |
| Dose | 1,000mg EPA + DHA per softgel |
| Count | 120 softgels (120 servings, ~4 months) |
| Coating | Enteric — reduces fishy burps |
| Source | Wild, deep-ocean fish; purified |
| Directions | One softgel daily with food |
| Price | Check the current price at GNC |
Who It’s For
Long-term heart-health users. If you’re taking omega-3 daily and indefinitely, the 120-softgel bottle is roughly four months’ supply — the size that makes cost-per-serving work.
Training and recovery. If you’re already taking a stack, adding one softgel rather than three is the difference between sticking with it and quietly dropping it. 💪
Worth Knowing ⚠️
- It’s fish-derived — not suitable if you avoid fish or have a fish allergy. Algae-based omega-3 is the alternative.
- Fish oil thins the blood. If you’re on anticoagulants or heading for surgery, check with your doctor or pharmacist first. 🩺
- Softgels are on the larger side at this concentration — GNC sells a Mini version if swallowing is a struggle.
If a previous fish oil put you off with the aftertaste, this is the version worth trying instead. See the latest price and supplement facts at GNC →
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.
