Certification status
IFOS
Carlson Nutritional Supplements Maximum Omega 2000
Carlson Maximum Omega 2000 delivers 2,000 mg of combined EPA and DHA per serving — one of the highest per-serving doses in the IFOS-certified UK market. Wild-caught deep-sea fish, natural lemon-flavoured softgels (Carlson's hallmark format since the 1980s). Typical use cases are elevated triglyceride management or other clinical-tier omega-3 protocols. IFOS 5-star certified. £87.84 at Amazon UK with 300 reviews averaging 4.7/5.
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Why this certification matters
- IFOS
- IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards) tests fish oil and omega-3 products for purity, potency, and freshness.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is the per-serving dose so high (2,000 mg)?
- Maximum Omega 2000 is positioned for adults targeting clinical-tier omega-3 intakes — typically triglyceride management or other EPA-heavy protocols where 2–4 g of combined EPA+DHA per day is recommended. For general wellbeing, 250–500 mg daily is usually sufficient.
- Should I check with my doctor before taking 2 g/day of omega-3?
- Yes — high-dose omega-3 can affect platelet aggregation, particularly if you're on warfarin, DOACs or about to undergo surgery. NHS and EFSA broadly consider up to 5 g/day of combined EPA + DHA safe in adults, but the medication-interaction question matters more than the absolute ceiling.
- Is the lemon flavour artificial?
- Carlson uses natural lemon flavouring — the same approach the brand pioneered decades ago for its liquid fish oils. The flavouring also helps mask any fishy aftertaste from any low-level oxidation.
- How does the price compare to other high-dose IFOS-certified omega-3?
- At £87.84, Maximum Omega 2000 sits at the upper end of the UK certified-omega-3 market. Per-gram EPA+DHA cost depends on the softgel count in the bottle — check the listing for grams per softgel and servings per bottle before comparing against lower-dose IFOS products.
- Why does Carlson have such a long history in fish oil?
- Carlson Nutritional Supplements is a long-standing US fish oil specialist, family-owned and one of the early commercial producers of lemon-flavoured fish oil. The brand's participation in IFOS goes back to the early years of the certification.
