Omega-3 Lemon Whirl
by Life Extension · liquid · 16 oz.
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 37870 16321 3
- DSLD label 58974
- Serving 1 tbsp (15 mL)
- 29 servings
Omega-3 Lemon Whirl by Life Extension lists 5 ingredients, 5 with an amount per serving of 1 tbsp, such as 1,350 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids, 658 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid, 422 mg of docosahexaenoic acid and 270 mg of other omega-3 fatty acids, beside 7 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on April 22, 2016.
What is in Omega-3 Lemon Whirl?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tbsp. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 40 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | 7% | Higher than 87% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 9 g. |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5% | 34% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat give more (median 1 g). Per day at the most servings: 2 g. |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | Higher than 63% of 1,759 products listing polyunsaturated fat (median 1 g). Per day at the most servings: 3 g. | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g | 24% of 989 products listing monounsaturated fat give more (median 1 g). Per day at the most servings: 2 g. | |
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | Higher than 65% of 5,275 products listing cholesterol (median 15 mg). Per day at the most servings: 60 mg. |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6 g | 2% | Higher than 73% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). Per day at the most servings: 12 g. |
| Vitamin E | 6 IU | 20% | 91% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU). Per day at the most servings: 12 IU. |
| Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 1,350 mg | Higher than 92% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3,240 mg. | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 658 mg | Higher than 81% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (median 300 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,316 mg. | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 422 mg | Higher than 76% of 3,627 products listing DHA (median 232 mg). Per day at the most servings: 844 mg. | |
| Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 270 mg |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 58974 (entered April 22, 2016), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- 91% of the 6,459 products that print an amount of vitamin E list more than its 6 IU of vitamin E (median 30 IU).
- Its 1,620 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids (filed by NIH under omega-3) (2 rows of the label added together) is higher than 92% of the 2,714 omega-3 products that print an amount; 205 list more.
The NIH database records 2 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Omega-3 Tropical WhirlLife Extension same ingredients
- Omega Swirl Ultra High Potency Fish Oil Passion PineappleBarlean's · off the market same ingredients
- Omega Swirl Ultra High Potency Fish Oil Citrus SorbetBarlean's · off the market same ingredients
- Omega Swirl Fish Oil Pina ColadaBarlean's · off the market same ingredients
- Omega Swil Fish Oil Lemon ZestBarlean's · off the market same ingredients
- Omega Swirl Fish Oil Lemon ZestBarlean's same ingredients
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- DIRECTIONS: Take one (1) tablespoon twice daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. Shake well before using.
- Warnings
- ~ DO NOT GIVE TO PETS.
- CAUTION: If you are taking anti-coagulant or anti-platelet medications, or have a bleeding disorder, consult your healthcare provider before taking this product.
- WARNINGS ~ KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- ~ DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE.
- ~ Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
- ~ When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
- Storage
- Refrigerate after opening.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 58974.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: purified Water, highly refined Fish Oil, Xylitol, Glycerin, Gum Arabic, Natural flavors, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Turmeric, D-Alpha-Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Essential Oil.
How many labels does Omega-3 Lemon Whirl have?
One label is on file, entered on April 22, 2016.
- Label 58974 (current) Entered April 22, 2016 · on the market · 16 oz. · UPC 7 37870 16321 3
DSLD also links this label to: Omega-3 Tropical Whirl (image difference, same product).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc. (distributor), Ft. Lauderdale, FL. All Life Extension products.