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Fish Oil

Marine-derived EPA & DHA; cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory, & recovery benefits. Most-purchased supplement worldwide.

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Evidence last reviewed: 04 Apr 2026

Evidence
1 record
1 recordBest grade:High
Biomarkers
Triglycerides

Meta-analyses show fish oil effectively reduces triglycerides and inflammation, with cardiovascular benefits at higher doses. However, the quality of the product is crucial, as oxidized oils can negate benefits.

Triglycerides / inflammation / cardiovascular risk
General adults; athletes · Meta-analyses of RCTs
High

Dose-dependent triglyceride reduction; anti-inflammatory signals; cardiovascular outcome benefit at high doses in high-risk groups.

Dose: 2000 mgDuration: 8–24 weeks
Dose in EPA+DHA; most benefit at ≥2 g/day combined EPA+DHA.
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This tailored supplement stack is optimized for enhancing strength, recovery, and overall men's health during your high training load phase. By combining electrolytes for hydration, fish oil for joint support, creatine for muscle power, and HMB for recovery, you'll maximize performance and maintain your edge in strength and power-focused training.

Electrolytes (Sodium / Potassium / Magnesium blend)
1000mg
Fish Oil
2000mg
Creatine Monohydrate
5000mg
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Spirulina
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This personalized supplement stack is optimized for enhancing your baseline health, supporting recovery, and boosting strength during your active training phase. With Vitamin D3 for immune support, electrolytes for hydration, fish oil for overall wellness, creatine for power, and tart cherry for recovery, this budget-friendly combination will help you maintain peak performance and promote effective recovery.

Vitamin D3
1000mg
Electrolytes (Sodium / Potassium / Magnesium blend)
1000mg
Fish Oil
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Forms & usage
How to take it

Take 1–3 grams daily with a meal for optimal absorption.

Triglyceride fish oil
Better absorbed than ethyl ester forms; take with fat-containing meal.
Ethyl ester fish oil
Common pharmaceutical form (Vascepa); cheaper but lower absorption.
Safety & trade-offs3
Tolerance

Fishy aftertaste/burps — take with a fat-containing meal or use enteric-coated softgels

Interaction

Mild anticoagulant effect — caution pre-surgery or when combined with blood thinners

Context: doses >3g EPA+DHA/day

Note

Oxidised fish oil from low-quality products may be pro-inflammatory — choose products with TOTOX testing certification

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