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Is Fish Oil Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Nature's Bounty

Nature's Bounty's Fish Oil is reviewed here as a supplement. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Gelatin.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes gelatin and mixed natural tocopherols, which are acceptable. However, the presence of fish ingredients raises concerns for allergens and sourcing quality.

Main concern

Gelatin is an animal-derived ingredient, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Mixed natural tocopherols serve as antioxidants, helping to maintain the quality of the fish oil.
  • Vegetable glycerin is a safe, plant-derived ingredient used as a stabilizer in this formulation.

Concerns

  • Gelatin is an animal-derived ingredient, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
  • The inclusion of fish ingredients raises potential allergen concerns for sensitive individuals.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this supplement, not just listed as a raw label.

  • Is Gelatin safe in this supplement?

    Bad

    Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is derived from animal sources and is used as a gelling agent in this supplement. Its animal origin raises concerns for vegetarians and vegans.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Gelatin

    Read the full ingredient profile for Gelatin

  • Is Vegetable Glycerin safe in this supplement?

    Good

    Vegetable Glycerin is used here as stabilizer. Vegetable glycerin is a plant-derived ingredient that acts as a stabilizer, contributing to the product's texture and consistency without raising safety concerns.

    Role in formula: stabilizer

    Original: Vegetable Glycerin

    Read the full ingredient profile for Vegetable Glycerin

  • Is Mixed Natural Tocopherols safe in this supplement?

    Good

    Mixed Natural Tocopherols is used here as antioxidant. Mixed natural tocopherols are antioxidants that help prevent oxidation in the fish oil, enhancing its shelf life and maintaining quality.

    Role in formula: antioxidant

    Original: Mixed natural Tocopherls

  • Is Fish Anchovy Herring Mackerel Sardine safe in this supplement?

    Medium

    Fish Anchovy Herring Mackerel Sardine is used here as base. Fish oils from anchovy, herring, mackerel, and sardine provide omega-3 fatty acids but may pose allergen risks for individuals sensitive to fish.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Contin fish(anchovy, herring, mackerel, sardin)

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3291894

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Allergens detected: fish

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Nature's Bounty — Fish Oil has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Nature's Bounty products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Nature's Bounty — Fish Oil has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among supplements products. See the full breakdown above.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: vegetable glycerin, mixed natural tocopherols. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes gelatin and mixed natural tocopherols, which are acceptable. However, the presence of fish ingredients raises concerns for allergens and sourcing quality. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Mixed natural tocopherols serve as antioxidants, helping to maintain the quality of the fish oil.; Vegetable glycerin is a safe, plant-derived ingredient used as a stabilizer in this formulation.. See the Pros section above.
We detected: fish. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Nature's Bounty — Fish Oil has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox scores are based on ingredients and are not medical advice. Check the breakdown above and consult a healthcare provider. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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