EssentialStrong evidence

Omega-3 Fish Oil (EPA/DHA)

Lowers triglycerides, modulates inflammation. Relevant for anyone not eating fatty fish regularly.

Also known as: epa-dha, fish-oil

Goals

CardiovascularLongevity (broad)Cognition

Timing

With food

Price tier

Medium

Dosage

1–2 g combined EPA+DHA per day. Take with a meal.

Check oxidation index (TOTOX) — ideally below 10. Triglyceride form preferred over ethyl ester.

Drug interactions

Form

CapsuleLiquid

Mechanisms

Resolvin-SyntheseMembranlipid-KompositionLipidsenkung

Hallmarks of aging

Chronic inflammationAltered intercellular communication

Evidence base

32,690 studies total · Open on PubMed

My pick

Currently in my stack:

WeightWorld

Over a year's supply, EPA/DHA with IFOS certification.

Möller's

Liquid variant with EPA, DHA and vitamins A/D/E. Mild taste.

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