Omega-3

Also known as: fish oil, epa, dha, eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, krill oil

Essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (EPA and DHA) found primarily in fish oil. Cannot be synthesized efficiently by humans. Support cardiovascular, brain, and joint health.

250mg EPA+DHARDARecommended Dietary Allowance — the daily intake sufficient for 97-98% of healthy adults. Set by the National Institutes of Health.

3000mgUpper LimitTolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) — the maximum daily dose unlikely to cause adverse health effects. Exceeding this consistently may increase toxicity risk.

47ProductsNumber of supplements in our database that contain this ingredient.

3Health ClaimsNumber of researched health benefits associated with this ingredient, rated by evidence strength (strong/moderate/weak).

3Side EffectsNumber of documented side effects from clinical literature and adverse event reports.

Health Claims & Evidence

strongSupports heart health

May support cardiovascular health by influencing triglyceride levels. Effect is dose-dependent (typically studied at 1-4g EPA+DHA/day).

628 studies on PubMed

Related studies:Automatically retrieved from PubMed based on keyword matching. Some may not directly address the specific claim above.Association Between Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake and Dyslipidemia: A Continuous Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.J Am Heart Assoc (2023) · PMID 37264945 An Update on Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Health.Nutrients (2021) · PMID 33445534 Update on Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Cardiovascular Health.Nutrients (2022) · PMID 36501174

strongAnti-inflammatory

EPA and DHA have anti-inflammatory properties through multiple pathways. Effects are dose-dependent, typically studied at 1-3g combined EPA+DHA/day.

1,729 studies on PubMed

Related studies:Automatically retrieved from PubMed based on keyword matching. Some may not directly address the specific claim above.Effect of Anti-Inflammatory Diets on Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Nutrients (2021) · PMID 34959772 Omega-3 fatty acids and inflammatory processes: from molecules to man.Biochem Soc Trans (2017) · PMID 28900017 The pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of dry eye disease.Dtsch Arztebl Int (2015) · PMID 25686388

moderateSupports brain health

DHA is a structural component of brain tissue. Supplementation may support cognitive health, primarily studied at 500-1000mg DHA/day in older adults.

0 studies on PubMed

Known Side Effects

fishy aftertaste
digestive discomfort
increased bleeding at very high doses

Drug Interactions

blood thinners (warfarin
aspirin)
blood pressure medications
cyclosporine

Always consult your healthcare provider before combining supplements with medications.

Health Claims & Evidence

Known Side Effects

Drug Interactions

Products Containing Omega-3 (47)