Cheapest Lab-Tested Omega-3 in Estonia 2026 — €/g EPA+DHA leaderboard
TL;DR. "1000 mg fish oil" on the bottle is not a price. The honest metric is €/g EPA+DHA — how much you pay for one gram of bioactive omega-3 fatty acid. Here is the 2026 ranking of three SKUs in stock in Estonia, all third-party lab tested by their manufacturers:
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1. NOW Omega-3 1000 mg, 500 softgels — €0.27 per g EPA+DHA (€39.90 / 150 g)
2. OstroVit Omega 3 Ultra, 90 capsules — €0.28 per g EPA+DHA (€13.90 / 49.5 g)
3. MST Omega 3 Selected, 60 softgels — €0.36 per g EPA+DHA (€11.90 / 33 g)
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All three are third-party lab tested by the manufacturer for heavy metals and PCBs. A batch-level Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is available on request by emailing support@maxfit.ee. Ships from Tallinn — Omniva parcel locker free above €50.
An honest note about IFOS
Some competitors (e.g. HSN) advertise the IFOS certificate and IFOS 5-star rating. MaxFit does not claim IFOS certification on any of these three SKUs — our supplier labels do not carry the IFOS mark and our catalogue does not record an IFOS attribute. What we can offer: each manufacturer (NOW Foods, OstroVit, MST Nutrition) publishes third-party lab tests on their fish oil batches (heavy metals, oxidation, PCBs) and MaxFit will forward the batch CoA by email if you ask before purchase. If IFOS stars are a hard requirement for you, buy elsewhere. If third-party CoA + ships-from-Tallinn + best €/g EPA+DHA is acceptable, read on.
1. Why EPA+DHA mg, not "fish oil mg"
Fish oil is just fat. EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are the two omega-3 fatty acids with clinical evidence behind them (heart health, inflammation, recovery — Calder 2017). A 1000 mg fish oil softgel can contain 300 mg EPA+DHA (standard 30% concentration) or 600 mg (concentrated TG form). Price per softgel tells you nothing — a €0.10 cheap softgel at 30% strength is actually as expensive as a €0.20 softgel at 60% strength.
So always multiply: softgels in pack × EPA+DHA mg per softgel = pack EPA+DHA in grams. Then divide the price by that.
2. NOW Omega-3 1000 mg, 500 softgels — bulk per-gram winner (€0.27/g)
Price: €39.90 · Pack: 500 softgels · Form: ethyl ester (EE), concentrated fish oil
On the label (supplier data, 2 softgels = 1 serving): EPA 360 mg + DHA 240 mg = 600 mg EPA+DHA per serving. 250 servings per pack × 600 mg = 150 g EPA+DHA per pack.
Math: €39.90 / 150 g = €0.266 per g EPA+DHA (≈ €0.27/g). Bulk leader in Estonia 2026.
Pros:
- Big pack (500 softgels) — lasts a couple in a household 4–8 months at 2 g/day
- NOW Foods publishes batch-level third-party tests (PCBs, mercury, oxidation)
- Molecularly distilled — certified low residue of heavy metals
Cons:
- Ethyl ester (EE), not triglyceride (TG) — absorption is ~30% lower if you take it without fatty food
- 2-softgels-with-meal protocol, not 1-and-done
- USA-manufactured — if EU origin matters to you, see next pick
Good if: you want the lowest €/g, you're OK taking 2 softgels with a meal, you prefer a bulk pack.
3. OstroVit Omega 3 Ultra, 90 capsules — concentrated TG form (€0.28/g)
Price: €13.90 · Pack: 90 capsules · Form: triglyceride (TG), concentrated
On the label (supplier data, 1 capsule): EPA 330 mg + DHA 220 mg = 550 mg EPA+DHA per capsule. 90 × 550 = 49.5 g EPA+DHA per pack.
Math: €13.90 / 49.5 g = €0.281 per g EPA+DHA (≈ €0.28/g). Effectively tied with NOW, but in TG form.
Pros:
- TG form absorbs better than EE — roughly 70% higher bioavailability in some studies (Dyerberg et al. 2010)
- 1 capsule = daily minimum dose (550 mg EPA+DHA) — simpler protocol
- EU-manufactured (Poland), GMP-certified plant
- Built-in antioxidant (D-alpha tocopherol)
Cons:
- Small pack (90 capsules) — lasts 3 months at 1 cap/day
- Higher €/serving than NOW
Good if: you want TG form for absorption, prefer a 1-capsule-a-day routine, OK with a 3-month pack.
4. MST Omega 3 Selected, 60 softgels — mid-tier (€0.36/g)
Price: €11.90 · Pack: 60 softgels (30 servings) · Form: triglyceride (TG)
On the label (supplier data, 2 softgels = 1 serving): EPA 660 mg + DHA 440 mg = 1100 mg EPA+DHA per serving. 30 servings × 1100 mg = 33 g EPA+DHA per pack.
Math: €11.90 / 33 g = €0.361 per g EPA+DHA (≈ €0.36/g). About 30% more expensive than NOW, but the highest EPA+DHA per serving in this comparison.
Pros:
- Highest EPA+DHA per serving (1100 mg) — fits a recovery-oriented athlete taking 2 servings/day
- TG form
- MST publishes batch-level third-party tests (heavy metals, PCBs)
- Shipped from Germany (Hamburg)
Cons:
- 30% more expensive €/g than NOW or OstroVit
- Small pack lasts 30 days at 1 serving/day
Good if: you need maximum EPA+DHA per serving (3+ g/day protocol), pack size doesn't matter.
5. Third-party testing and oxidation (TOTOX)
Fish oil oxidises over time — this is the breakdown of the bioactive fatty acid. Oxidised omega-3 may not just fail to work but actually increase inflammation (Albert et al. 2013). The point of third-party lab testing is to verify that the oil in the pack is fresh.
The key number: TOTOX value (total oxidation = 2× peroxides + anisidine). The GOED (Global Organization for EPA and DHA) industry standard is TOTOX < 26. If a CoA shows a lower number, the oil is fresh. If it's above, don't take it.
What MaxFit offers: for all three SKUs, we can request the batch CoA from the supplier by email. Send a query to support@maxfit.ee with your order number and the product SKU — we'll reply within 1–2 business days with the supplier-issued third-party lab PDF for that batch. This is not an IFOS certificate, but it is the original third-party lab result for the lot.
6. TG vs EE — when the difference matters
| Form | Absorption | Cost | Example |
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| Triglyceride (TG) | ~70% higher | More expensive to make | OstroVit Ultra, MST Selected |
| Ethyl ester (EE) | Lower without fat | Cheaper | NOW Omega-3 1000 |
Practical rule: if you take omega-3 with a fatty meal (avocado, olive oil, fish, cheese), the gap mostly closes. If you take it pre-workout on an empty stomach (not recommended) or with a light salad, prefer TG form.
7. Shipping from Tallinn
All three SKUs ship from Tallinn via Omniva parcel lockers. Free delivery on orders over €50. Delivery in Estonia 1–2 business days. We also ship to Finland, Latvia, Lithuania — see shipping page for details.
If you compare with iHerb or other international shops, factor in:
- Shipping from the US adds €15–25 per parcel
- Delivery 1–3 weeks
- 22% VAT applies on imports above €150
- Fish oil, as a temperature-sensitive product, can oxidise during transit (this is exactly the GOED TOTOX standard's concern)
From MaxFit, the parcel is in transit at most 24 h.
8. Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest lab-tested omega-3 in Estonia 2026?
NOW Omega-3 1000 mg, 500 softgels at €0.27 per g EPA+DHA (€39.90 / 150 g EPA+DHA per pack), making it the lowest €/g among the third-party lab-tested SKUs in stock in Estonia as of 2026.
Is it IFOS certified?
No. MaxFit does not claim IFOS certification on any of its in-stock SKUs. We offer third-party batch-level lab test results (CoA) on request via support@maxfit.ee. If the IFOS star system is a must-have for you, look for IFOS-marked brands in Estonian pharmacies (e.g. Möller's, Nordic Naturals).
What's the difference between €/g EPA+DHA and €/capsule?
€/capsule is misleading because capsule strength varies 2–3×. €/g EPA+DHA is the only comparable metric: divide pack price by total EPA+DHA grams in the pack. Use our leaderboard with this already calculated.
How do I request the batch CoA?
Email support@maxfit.ee with: order number, product SKU, batch code (next to the pack barcode). We'll reply within 1–2 business days with the supplier-issued third-party lab PDF.
Does it ship from Tallinn?
Yes. All MaxFit orders ship from Tallinn via the Omniva parcel locker network. Free delivery over €50. Delivery in Estonia 1–2 business days.
TG or EE — which is better?
Triglyceride (TG) absorbs ~70% better without fatty food, but if you take omega-3 with a meal, the gap mostly disappears. Price-sensitive athletes win with EE-form NOW Omega-3 on €/g; convenience-driven users get a comparable price with TG-form OstroVit Ultra.
References
1. Dyerberg, J. et al. (2010). Bioavailability of marine n-3 fatty acid formulations. Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, 83(3), 137–141.
2. Albert, B.B. et al. (2013). Oxidation of marine omega-3 supplements and human health. BioMed Research International, 2013, 464921.
3. GOED Voluntary Monograph (2020). Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s. v6 — TOTOX, peroxide and anisidine standards.
4. Calder, P.C. (2017). Omega-3 fatty acids and inflammatory processes. Biochemical Society Transactions, 45(5), 1105–1115.
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