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Triple EFA Guard Softgels

by Perque · softgel capsule · 180 softgels

  • On the market (NIH)
  • DSLD label 18854
  • Serving 1 to 4 softgels; amounts per 1 softgel
  • 120 servings

Triple EFA Guard Softgels by Perque lists 24 ingredients, 23 with an amount per serving of 1 softgel, such as 5 IU of vitamin E, 405 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids, 100 mg of total omega-6 fatty acids and 520 mg of organic flax seed oil; 1 sits inside a blend without its own amount. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on April 25, 2013.

What is in Triple EFA Guard Softgels?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 softgel. 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).

Triple EFA Guard Softgels: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 18854, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Energized Nutrientsno amount given
Vitamin Eas Mixed Tocopherols5 IU17%Vitamin E in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 6,459 products5 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.5 IU

93% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU).

Total Omega-3 Fatty AcidsOmega 3 Note: Total405 mgOmega-3 in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 2,714 products405 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 230 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.405 mg

55% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 give more (median 500 mg).

Alpha-Linolenic Acid335 mgAlpha-Linolenic Acid in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 712 products335 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 130 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 485 mg.335 mg

59% of 712 products listing alpha-linolenic acid give more (median 485 mg).

Docosahexaenoic Acid50 mgDHA in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 3,627 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 104 mg to 400 mg, the median 232 mg.50 mg

89% of 3,627 products listing DHA give more (median 232 mg).

Eicosapentaenoic Acid20 mgEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 3,134 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 120 mg to 590 mg, the median 300 mg.20 mg

96% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) give more (median 300 mg).

Total Omega-6 Fatty AcidsOmega 6 Note: Total100 mgOmega-6 in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 421 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 484 mg, the median 140 mg.100 mg

55% of 421 products listing omega-6 give more (median 140 mg).

Linoleic Acid85 mgLinoleic Acid in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 801 products85 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 110 mg to 696 mg, the median 350 mg.85 mg

84% of 801 products listing linoleic acid give more (median 350 mg).

Gamma-Linolenic Acid15 mgGamma Linolenic Acid in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 740 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 42 mg to 160 mg, the median 90 mg.15 mg

91% of 740 products listing gamma linolenic acid give more (median 90 mg).

Omega-9 Fatty Acidsno amount given
Oleic Acid20 mgOleic Acid in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 694 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 88.5 mg to 370 mg, the median 140 mg.20 mg

94% of 694 products listing oleic acid give more (median 140 mg).

Conjugated Linoleic Acid150 mgConjugated Linoleic Acid in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 422 products0.15 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.7 g, the median 1 g.0.15 g

88% of 422 products listing conjugated linoleic acid give more (median 1 g).

Sterolsas phytosterols1,500 mcg
Sources & Ingredientsno amount given
organic Flax seed Oil520 mgFlaxseed Oil in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 512 products0.52 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.4 g to 1.15 g, the median 1 g.0.52 g

67% of 512 products listing flaxseed oil give more (median 1 g).

Organic olive oilOrganic olive oil Note: cold-pressed extra virgin210 mgOlive Oil in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 70 products210 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mg to 1,200 mg, the median 500 mg.210 mg

70% of 70 products listing olive oil give more (median 500 mg).

Organic safflower oilas Conjugated Linoleic AcidOrganic safflower oil (Form: 70% CLA)190 mgSafflower Oil in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 101 products0.19 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2 g, the median 1.25 g.0.19 g

90% of 101 products listing safflower oil give more (median 1.25 g).

Marine lipidsMarine lipids Note: distilled105 mg
Black currant oil100 mgBlack Currant Seed Oil in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 59 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 950 mg, the median 535 mg.100 mg

73% of 59 products listing black currant seed oil give more (median 535 mg).

Ascorbyl Palmitate2 mg2%*Vitamin C in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 18,583 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg2 mg

98% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg).

Phosphatidylcholine1,500 mcgPhosphatidylcholine in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 403 products1.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mg to 420 mg, the median 120 mg.1.5 mg

98% of 403 products listing phosphatidylcholine give more (median 120 mg).

Phosphatidylethanolamine1,200 mcgPhosphatidylethanolamine in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 93 products1.2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 200 mg, the median 43 mg.1.2 mg

98% of 93 products listing phosphatidylethanolamine give more (median 43 mg).

Phosphatidylinositol900 mcgPhosphatidylinositol in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 102 products0.9 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 177 mg, the median 90 mg.0.9 mg

98% of 102 products listing phosphatidylinositol give more (median 90 mg).

kosher Gelatin289 mgGelatin in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 90 products289 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 250 mg to 1,300 mg, the median 457 mg.289 mg

68% of 90 products listing gelatin give more (median 457 mg).

Glycerolas vegetable133 mgGlycerol in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 258 products0.133 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 3 g, the median 2 g.0.133 g

96% of 258 products listing glycerol give more (median 2 g).

WaterWater Note: in gelatin43 mg
Carob flavonoid extract42 mgCarob in Triple EFA Guard Softgels against 30 products42 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 84.06 mg to 979.75 mg, the median 300 mg.42 mg

90% of 30 products listing carob give more (median 300 mg).

* % Daily Value computed from the printed amount and the FDA Daily Value (21 CFR 101.9); the label prints none for that row.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 18854 (entered April 25, 2013), 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:

  • 93% of the 6,459 products that print an amount of vitamin E list more than its 5 IU of vitamin E (median 30 IU).
  • 89% of the 3,627 products that print an amount of DHA list more than its 50 mg of docosahexaenoic acid (filed by NIH under DHA) (median 232 mg).
  • 96% of the 3,134 products that print an amount of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) list more than its 20 mg of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (median 300 mg).
  • 91% of the 740 products that print an amount of gamma linolenic acid list more than its 15 mg of gamma-linolenic acid (filed by NIH under gamma linolenic acid) (median 90 mg).
  • 94% of the 694 products that print an amount of oleic acid list more than its 20 mg of oleic acid (median 140 mg).
  • 90% of the 101 products that print an amount of safflower oil list more than its 0.19 g of organic safflower oil (filed by NIH under safflower oil) (median 1.25 g).

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 Triple EFA Guard Softgels's, rare ingredients counting for more.

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: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) to four (4) softgel capsules daily with meals or as directed by your health professional.
Warnings
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Do not use product if the tamper-resist shrink band around the cap or the inner seal beneath the cap appears to have been tampered with or is missing.
WARNING: Pregnant and nursing mothers need to check with their health professional before taking supplements.
Storage
Must be stored with cap on tightly in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 18854.

What else is on the label?

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): RECYCLE; GMO FREE; ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY ORGANIC INGREDIENTS; BPA FREE POP FREE TOX MIN Phthalates FREE SOLVENT FREE; V {Vegetarian} {No Gluten} {No Milk} {No Sugar} {No Egg}.

How many labels does Triple EFA Guard Softgels have?

2 labels are on file under this name since April 25, 2013: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 18854 (current) Entered April 25, 2013 · on the market · 180 softgels
  2. Label 18834 Entered April 25, 2013 · on the market · 60 softgels

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names PERQUE Integrative Health (distributor). All Perque products.

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