Klean Omega

Name: Klean Athlete Klean Omega
Brand: Klean Athlete
Price: 36.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Worth BuyingOmega-3

NSF Certified for Sport omega-3 with 1,000mg combined EPA/DHA per serving. Built for tested athletes who cannot risk a failed drug test from contaminated fish oil. Clean, well-dosed, but premium-priced.

84/ 100

Biorank Score

Independently ranked

84/ 100

Biorank Score

Independently ranked by Biorank Laboratories

Our Verdict

Worth Buying

Klean Omega earns strong marks because it combines clinical-dose omega-3s with the gold standard NSF Certified for Sport certification. This is the rational choice for competitive athletes subject to drug testing. The zero hype penalty reflects honest, straightforward marketing. The moderate value score is the only weakness — at $0.60/serving, you pay a premium for the sport certification compared to equally well-dosed alternatives.

Key Findings

NSF Certified for Sport — the gold standard for athletes subject to anti-doping testing
1,000mg combined EPA/DHA per serving, within the range of positive clinical trials
VITAL trial (n=25,871) showed 28% reduction in cardiovascular events with omega-3 supplementation
Premium pricing reflects certification cost — same EPA/DHA available cheaper without NSF cert

Evidence Analysis

Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) have robust evidence for cardiovascular health, inflammation, and triglyceride reduction. The VITAL trial (Manson et al., 2019, NEJM, n=25,871) showed marine omega-3 supplementation reduced major cardiovascular events by 28% in participants who did not regularly eat fish. REDUCE-IT (Bhatt et al., 2019) demonstrated 25% relative risk reduction in cardiovascular events with high-dose EPA. Klean Omega delivers 600mg EPA and 400mg DHA per serving (1,000mg total), which is within the range used in positive clinical trials. NSF Certified for Sport ensures no banned substances or heavy metal contamination.

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient	Dose	Effective Dose	Verdict
Fish Oil Concentrate	2000mg	Varies	Adequate
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)	600mg	500-2000mg	Adequate
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)	400mg	250-1000mg	Adequate

True Cost Analysis

Properly Dosed -- What You Pay Is What You Get

Listed Price

$0.60/serving

$18.00/month at 1 serving/day

True Cost Per Effective Dose

$0.60/effective dose

$18.00/month for effective dosing

Value Score

Decent value

Save $2.10/month (12%)

by switching to Viva Naturals Triple Strength Omega-3

Where It Falls Short

Premium pricing — $0.60/serving is roughly 2x the cost of non-certified omega-3s with similar EPA/DHA content. The 1,000mg combined EPA/DHA is adequate but not high-dose (some cardiovascular trials used 2-4g). Does not specify the triglyceride vs. ethyl ester form, which affects bioavailability. Only meaningful advantage over cheaper alternatives is the NSF certification.

Best For

Competitive athletes subject to drug testing (NSF Certified for Sport)
Those who want guaranteed heavy metal and contaminant testing
People seeking cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory support
Anyone who values third-party certification above price

Not Ideal For

Budget-conscious buyers (equivalent EPA/DHA available for less without NSF cert)
Those needing high-dose omega-3 (>2g EPA+DHA) for triglyceride management
People who eat fatty fish 2-3x per week (likely adequate intake)