Question 1

Is there any difference between these Super Omega-3 fish oil softgels and the Super Omega-3 GEMS fish oil concentrate?  Both say 1000 mg.....

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I've been wracking my brain to figure out if there is a difference between Carlson's Super Omega 3 or Elite Omega 3 oils. What I've noticed is on the label if it has 500mg or 600mg it is concentrated, so 1 capsule per serving. If it has 1200mg then 2 capsules per serving. Totally makes no sense. Wish they would clear this up. Because it's an excellent brand with the best qualities, especially the added Vitamin E to stabilize the oil.

Question 2

What size are these pills; are they a mini size and easy to swallow?

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The are not mini size.  They are 15/16 of an inch long, and about 3/8 of an inch in diameter. They weigh about 2 grams.  However, they are very easy to swallow. They are comparatively thick molded gelatin (I assume) capsules with no seams or rough spots.  The gelatin rapidly becomes very slippery when you put it in your mouth. They are very smooth and tapered. I take them with a sip of water (or whatever) after letting them sit in my mouth for 15-20 seconds.  I have a hard time swallowing some tablets, even smaller ones, because of the rough texture, and the urgency to get them swallowed before they come apart.  I find these very easy to swallow, and have no bad aftertaste or other problems.

Question 3

How many pills = 1,000mg?

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1 pill has 1,000 mg, Cheryl. Hope that helps.

Question 4

Are these cholesterol free?

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It's a complicated issue and one best  left to your own doctor but in the meantime, here's an article on the topic of fish oil and cholesterol which you might find handy  (in my own personal experience, I routinely take fish oil and have low LDL (the so called bad cholesterol which you generally want to keep low and I have high HDL (the so called good cholesterol which you want to keep high - but also bear in mnd that our cholesterol profiles can often be impacted by hereditary factors as well, not just diet)  https://www.drweil.com/vitamins-supplements-herbs/supplements-remedies/is-fish-oil-bad-for-ldl/

ASIN	B001LF39QA
ASIN	B001LF39QA
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Fish
Best Sellers Rank	#10,841 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #55 in Omega 3 Nutritional Supplements
Brand Name	Carlson
Color	No Color
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,051)
Date First Available	January 8, 2004
Department	Natural Health
Diet Type	Gluten Free
Dosage Form	1000-5000
Flavor	Unflavored
Global Trade Identification Number	00088395015243
Item Dimensions	6 x 5 x 4 inches
Item Form	Softgel
Item Highlight	with EPA and DHA; Wild Caught Norwegian Fish Oil Supplement; Sustainably Sourced Fish Oil Capsules; Omega 3 Supplements
Item Weight	4.6 ounces
Item model number	1524FC
Manufacturer	Carlson
Manufacturer	Carlson
Manufacturer Part Number	1524FC
Material Features	GMO Free
Model Name	on - Super Omega-3 Gems, 1200 mg Omega-3 Fatty Acids with EPA and DHA, Wild-Caught Norwegian Supplement, Sustainably Sourced Fish Oil Capsules, Omega 3 Supplements, 100+30
Model Number	1524FC
Number of Items	1
Primary Supplement Type	omega-3
Product Benefits	Heart Health Support
Product Dimensions	6 x 5 x 4 inches; 4.6 ounces
Recommended Uses For Product	Heart Health Support
Special Ingredients	Fish Oil
Specific Uses For Product	Health
Total Servings Per Container	50
Unit Count	100 Count

Carlson Super Omega-3 Gems, 1200 mg, Omega-3s, 100 + 30 Softgels

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