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Carlson Supplements: Scored and Compared
Carlson is a family-owned company that, like Nordic Naturals, specializes in fish oil. Their Norwegian-sourced fish oils are IFOS-certified and use natural triglyceride form.
Brand Overview
Carlson is a family-owned company that, like Nordic Naturals, specializes in fish oil. Their Norwegian-sourced fish oils are IFOS-certified and use natural triglyceride form. The Elite Omega-3 Gems product delivers 1400mg of combined EPA+DHA per serving - one of the highest concentrations available - which simplifies dosing. Carlson has a quiet reputation among practitioners as a reliable, no-frills fish oil brand. Limited product range on our site (only fish oil scored so far), but within that category they compete directly with Nordic Naturals on quality.
Brand Quality Assessment
Strengths
- +IFOS-certified Norwegian fish oil
- +Natural triglyceride form with high EPA+DHA concentration
- +Family-owned with focused fish oil expertise
- +1400mg EPA+DHA per serving simplifies dosing
Weaknesses
- -Limited product range (fish oil specialist)
- -Only one product scored in our database so far
- -Less brand recognition than Nordic Naturals in the consumer market
Best for
Fish oil buyers who want high-concentration EPA+DHA in a IFOS-certified triglyceride form. Competes directly with Nordic Naturals on quality.
Score Breakdown (Averages across all products)
All Carlson Products We Have Scored (1)
Carlson Elite Omega-3 Gems 1600mg
Carlson$42.42 ÷ 45 days at 1400mg/day (1 serving × 1400mg)
Norwegian-sourced fish oil with excellent concentration. 1400mg EPA+DHA per serving makes dosing simple.
Prices checked 2026-06-08. Cost shown is per clinically effective daily dose, not per pill.
Product Comparison
| Product | Supplement Type | Grade | Cost/Day | Third-Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Carlson Elite Omega-3 Gems 1600mg | Fish Oil (Omega-3) | 83/100 | $0.94 | Yes |
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