Omega Man
by Barlean's Organic Oils · liquid · 12 fl. Oz.
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 05875 00020 8
- DSLD label 47124
- Serving 1 to 2 tbsp (15-30 mL); amounts per 1 tbsp
- 23 servings
Omega Man by Barlean's Organic Oils lists 12 ingredients, 12 with an amount per serving of 1 tbsp, such as 150 mg of plant phytosterol complex, beside 3 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 24, 2015.
What is in Omega Man?
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 | 106 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 90 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 10 g | 14% | Higher than 96% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g). |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5% | 34% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat give more (median 1 g). |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | 56% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g). |
| Omega Fatty Acids | 9,037 mg | ||
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 4,968 mg | Higher than over 99% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 (median 500 mg). | |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 2,125 mg | Higher than 96% of 421 products listing omega-6 (median 140 mg). | |
| Omega-9 Fatty Acids | 1,944 mg | Higher than 92% of 307 products listing omega-9 (median 190 mg). | |
| Lignanas SDGLignan (Form: SDG) Note: 10-27 mg | 27 mg | 52% of 54 products listing lignan give more (median 35 mg). | |
| Phospholipid Complex | 870 mg | ||
| Phosphatidylcholine | 450 mg | Higher than 78% of 403 products listing phosphatidylcholine (median 120 mg). | |
| Phosphatidylethanolamine | 240 mg | Higher than 75% of 93 products listing phosphatidylethanolamine (median 43 mg). | |
| Phosphatidylinositol | 135 mg | Higher than 68% of 102 products listing phosphatidylinositol (median 90 mg). | |
| Phosphatidic Acid | 45 mg | ||
| Plant Phytosterol Complex | 150 mg | 69% of 440 products listing phytosterols give more (median 400 mg). | |
| Beta Sitosterol | 74 mg | 58% of 264 products listing beta sitosterol give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Campesterol | 43 mg | 71% of 34 products listing campesterol give more (median 84.5 mg). | |
| Stigmasterol | 33 mg | 79% of 38 products listing stigmasterol give more (median 66 mg). | |
| Rosemary/Ascorbic Acid Blend | 20 mg |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 47124 (entered July 24, 2015), 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:
- Its 4,968 mg of omega-3 is higher than over 99% of the 2,714 omega-3 products that print an amount; 26 list more.
- Its 2,125 mg of omega-6 is higher than 96% of the 421 omega-6 products that print an amount; 16 list more.
- Its 1,944 mg of omega-9 is higher than 92% of the 307 omega-9 products that print an amount; 24 list more.
The NIH database records one serving 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?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Omega Man's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Omega ManBarlean's 10 shared, 48% alike
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
- SUGGESTED USE: 1-2 Tbsp. daily. Can be taken straight or mixed into salad dressings, yogurt, oatmeal, cottage cheese or blended beverages.
- SHAKE WELL. Natural settling may occur. Stirring suggested to fully disperse flax particulate.
- Warnings
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Storage
- Refrigerate for quality. Freezing will extend shelf life up to one year.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 47124.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: organic Flaxseed Oil, organic Flaxseed particulate, Styrian Pumpkin seed oil, Soy Lecithin, plant Phytosterols, Rosemary/Ascorbic Acid Blend.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): approved BELLY FAT CURE(TM) BellyFatCure.com; Barlean's ORGANIC OILS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS; {recycle} 2; QUALITY ASSURANCE INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED ORGANIC.
How many labels does Omega Man have?
2 labels are on file under this name since October 26, 2011: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 47124 (current) Entered July 24, 2015 · on the market · 12 fl. Oz. · UPC 7 05875 00020 8
- Label 1441 Entered October 26, 2011 · off the market June 4, 2015 · 12 fl. Oz. · UPC 7 05875 00020 8
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Barlean's Organic Oils (manufacturer), Ferndale, WA. All Barlean's Organic Oils products.