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Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)

Cardiometabolic & inflammation-related outcomes; can support endurance recovery signals; evidence depends on dose & baseline intake.

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Evidence last reviewed: 04 Apr 2026

Evidence
3 records
3 recordsBest grade:High
Biomarkers
TriglyceridesDOMS / Muscle Soreness

High-dose omega-3 supplementation shows strong evidence for reducing triglycerides in adults with elevated levels. While there are some benefits for muscle soreness and cardiovascular outcomes, the evidence is less robust and varies based on dosage and individual health status.

Triglyceride reduction
Adults with hypertriglyceridemia · Systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs
High

High-dose omega-3 (≥2 g EPA+DHA/day) consistently reduces fasting triglycerides by 15–30% in adults with elevated baseline levels.

Dose: 2000–4000 mg
Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after eccentric exercise
Healthy adults performing eccentric exercise · Systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs
Low

Omega-3 PUFA supplementation produced a statistically significant reduction in DOMS (MD −0.93, 95% CI −1.44 to −0.42; p=0.0004) across 12 RCTs, though the effect size fell below the minimal clinically important difference of 1.4 on a 10-point VAS. Low-quality evidence overall.

Dose:
Statistical significance without clear clinical significance; larger doses (≥6 g/day) & longer supplementation (≥7 weeks) may be required.
Cardiovascular outcomes & mortality
General adults and cardiovascular risk populations · Systematic review and meta-analysis
Moderate

Omega-3 supplementation associated with reductions in cardiovascular events; benefit most consistent at higher EPA+DHA doses (≥2 g/day) & in high-risk populations.

Dose:
PMC full-text review; curated cardiovascular evidence.
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How to take it

Take 1–2 grams of EPA+DHA daily with food for best absorption.

Triglyceride fish oil
Often used; absorption may vary.
Algal DHA/EPA
Vegetarian option.
Safety & trade-offs2
Tolerance

Fishy aftertaste/burps — take with food or use enteric-coated softgels

Interaction

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

Context: doses >3g EPA+DHA/day

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