Core takeaway
- One gelcap: 425 mg EPA + 270 mg DHA (695 mg combined), EPA:DHA about 1.57:1.
- Amazon US price (October 12, 2026): $41.00 for 90 gelcaps, which is $0.46 per gelcap.
- Real cost: $1.07 per 1,000 mg of EPA and $0.66 per 1,000 mg of EPA + DHA.
- Against AquaOmega 5X Ultimate Strength: about 2 times the cost per 1,000 mg of EPA ($1.07 vs $0.53). Super EPA is cheaper per serving only because a serving is much smaller.
Thorne Super EPA is a single-gelcap fish oil that leans toward EPA. A label can sound strong while the math says something else, so this review sticks to what is printed on the Supplement Facts panel and the Amazon US listing, then works out what you actually pay for each 1,000 mg of EPA.
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The listing’s headline claims (support for brain, joint and heart health, and “NSF Contents Certified”) are the brand’s own wording. We do not test or verify them here. We only do label math.
What the Thorne Super EPA label says
| One gelcap contains | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 | |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1% |
| Total omega-3 fatty acids (from fish oil) | 813 mg | Not established |
| EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) | 425 mg | Not established |
| DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) | 270 mg | Not established |
Source: Supplement Facts panel on the Amazon US listing, viewed October 12, 2026.
Other ingredients on the label: gelatin (bovine), purified water and glycerin (vegetable source) for the gelcap, and vitamin E (mixed tocopherols). The label states the fish oil comes from anchovy, sardine and mackerel.
Two label details are worth noticing. First, EPA plus DHA adds up to 695 mg, while total omega-3 is 813 mg, so 118 mg is other omega-3 that the label does not break out. Second, EPA is about 52% of the total omega-3 (425 of 813 mg).
Label math: the real cost per 1,000 mg of EPA
- Servings. The label serving is one gelcap, and the bottle holds 90 gelcaps, so 90 servings.
- Total EPA in the bottle. 90 x 425 mg = 38,250 mg, or 38.25 g.
- Total EPA + DHA in the bottle. 90 x 695 mg = 62,550 mg, or 62.55 g.
- Cost per 1,000 mg of EPA. $41.00 / 38.25 = $1.07.
Cost per 1,000 mg = price / (servings x mg per serving / 1,000)$41.00 / (90 x 425 / 1,000) = $41.00 / 38.25 = $1.07
- Cost per 1,000 mg of EPA + DHA. $41.00 / 62.55 = $0.66.
- Cost per 1,000 mg of DHA. $41.00 / 24.3 = $1.69.
- Cost per gelcap. $41.00 / 90 = $0.46.
To reach 1,000 mg of EPA you need about 2.4 gelcaps (1,000 / 425), which is the same $1.07. The bigger bottle on the same listing is $80.00 for 180 gelcaps ($0.44 per gelcap). At the same per-gelcap amounts, that works out to about $1.05 per 1,000 mg of EPA, a small saving.
Thorne Super EPA vs AquaOmega 5X vs Nordic ProOmega
| Product | Price and pack | Label serving | EPA | DHA | EPA:DHA | Per 1,000 mg EPA | Per 1,000 mg EPA + DHA | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne Super EPA | $41.00, 90 gelcaps | 1 gelcap | 425 mg | 270 mg | 1.57:1 | $1.07 | $0.66 | $0.46 |
| AquaOmega 5X Ultimate Strength | $42.00, 120 softgels | 4 softgels | 2,659 mg | 532 mg | 5:1 | $0.53 | $0.44 | $1.40 |
| Nordic Naturals ProOmega | $30.70, 60 softgels | 2 softgels | 650 mg | 450 mg | 1.44:1 | $1.57 | $0.93 | $1.02 |
EPA and DHA come from each product’s Supplement Facts panel. EPA:DHA is label EPA divided by label DHA. Green marks the best value in a column.
Super EPA wins one column: cost per serving. That is mostly because a serving is one gelcap with 425 mg of EPA, while AquaOmega 5X’s serving is four softgels with 2,659 mg. To match that EPA you would take about 6.3 Super EPA gelcaps, roughly $2.85, against $1.40 for the AquaOmega serving.
Against Nordic ProOmega, Super EPA is about 30% cheaper per 1,000 mg of EPA ($1.07 vs $1.57) and per 1,000 mg of EPA + DHA ($0.66 vs $0.93). For a closer look at the AquaOmega product, see our AquaOmega High EPA review.
Pros and cons
Pros
- One gelcap per serving, so dose steps are easy to count (425 mg EPA each).
- Lowest cost per serving of the three at $0.46.
- EPA-leaning 1.57:1 ratio.
- Short ingredient list, and the fish named on the label (anchovy, sardine, mackerel).
- The 180-count pack lowers the price to $0.44 per gelcap.
Cons
- Lowest EPA per serving of the three, so you need about 2.4 gelcaps for 1,000 mg.
- About 2 times the AquaOmega 5X cost per 1,000 mg of EPA.
- Gelcap contains gelatin (bovine), so it is not vegetarian or vegan.
- 118 mg of the 813 mg total omega-3 is not broken out on the label.
Dose and safety
Know your total before you stack gelcaps
One gelcap gives 695 mg of EPA + DHA. At that amount, 4 g a day of EPA + DHA is about 5.8 gelcaps, and 5 g a day is about 7.2.
The FDA has concluded that dietary supplements providing no more than 5 g per day of EPA and DHA combined are safe when used as recommended, and has said it cannot determine safety above that amount (FDA letter and NIH fact sheet). The NIH reports that two large trials using 4 g per day of omega-3 supplements for several years slightly increased the risk of atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) in people with or at high risk of cardiovascular disease. Talk to a doctor first if you take blood thinners, have a heart rhythm condition, or are pregnant. This post does not recommend a dose.
Verdict
Tidy and small-dose, not the cheapest EPA
Thorne Super EPA is a simple, EPA-leaning gelcap that is cheap per serving but not per gram of EPA. At $1.07 per 1,000 mg of EPA it costs about 2 times AquaOmega 5X Ultimate Strength ($0.53) and about 30% less than Nordic ProOmega ($1.57), on Amazon US prices from October 12, 2026.
It suits you if you want to build a dose one gelcap at a time. If you want the most EPA per dollar, the label math points to AquaOmega 5X Ultimate Strength. If you avoid gelatin, this one is out either way.
FAQ
How much EPA is in one Thorne Super EPA gelcap?
The label lists 425 mg of EPA and 270 mg of DHA per gelcap, 695 mg combined.
What is the cost per 1,000 mg of EPA?
$1.07 for the 90-count bottle at $41.00 on Amazon US (October 12, 2026). The 180-count pack at $80.00 works out to about $1.05 at the same per-gelcap amounts.
How many gelcaps equal 1,000 mg of EPA?
About 2.4 gelcaps (1,000 / 425), which costs about $1.07 at the 90-count price.
Is Thorne Super EPA vegetarian?
No. It is fish oil in a gelatin (bovine) gelcap. For a plant-based option see our guide to vegan algae oil omega-3 supplements.
Which fish are used?
The label states the fish oil is derived from anchovy, sardine and mackerel.
Is it better than AquaOmega 5X Ultimate Strength?
Per serving it is cheaper, per 1,000 mg of EPA it is not ($1.07 vs $0.53). Which is better depends on whether you want small steps or the lowest cost per gram of EPA.
Check availability on Amazon
Sources
- Amazon US listing and Supplement Facts panel, Thorne Super EPA (90 count and 180 count), viewed October 12, 2026.
- Amazon US listings and Supplement Facts panels, AquaOmega 5X Ultimate Strength and Nordic Naturals ProOmega (60 count), viewed October 12, 2026.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, letter responding to Docket No. FDA-2014-Q-1146 on EPA and DHA: fda.gov/media/128043/download
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Omega-3 Fatty Acids fact sheet for health professionals: ods.od.nih.gov
Prices and label details were checked on Amazon US on October 12, 2026 and can change. This article is for education only and is not medical advice. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases; if you buy through links on this page we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Last updated October 17, 2026.