essential_fatty_acids

Omega-3

TL;DR

Essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (EPA and DHA) critical for brain function, inflammation regulation, and cardiovascular health..

Overview

Essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (EPA and DHA) critical for brain function, inflammation regulation, and cardiovascular health.

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products in our database contain Omega-3

Source · MoodStack database

Compound forms

Omega-3 comes in several molecular forms. Each absorbs and acts differently.

Algal Oil (EE)

Ethyl ester form of algal EPA/DHA

Bioavailability

80%

Typical dose

500–3000 mg

Algal Oil (TG)

Microalgae-derived triglyceride DHA (and sometimes EPA)

Bioavailability

95%

Typical dose

500–3000 mg

DHA

Bioavailability

Typical dose

EPA

Bioavailability

Typical dose

Fish Oil (EE)

Ethyl esters of EPA/DHA

Bioavailability

80%

Typical dose

1000–5000 mg

Fish Oil (TG)

Triglyceride mixture rich in EPA/DHA

Bioavailability

95%

Typical dose

1000–5000 mg

Krill Oil (PL)

Phospholipid-bound EPA/DHA

Bioavailability

98%

Typical dose

300–3000 mg

Benefits

  • Supports cardiovascular health
  • Essential for brain function
  • Has anti-inflammatory effects
  • Supports eye health
  • May improve mood and depression
  • Important for fetal brain development

Dose guide

Common dose

250-500 mg combined EPA/DHA daily

Typical range

2503000 mg

Based on 33 products in our database.

Products with Omega-3

Interactions

synergistic. Vitamin E protects omega-3 from lipid peroxidation; many fish oil supplements include E for this reason

enhances. Omega-3 fats improve vitamin D absorption as fat-soluble vitamin

synergistic. Both are potent anti-inflammatory agents acting on different pathways (COX-2 + NF-kB); additive effects

enhances. Both have antiplatelet effects; combined may increase bleeding risk

synergistic. Both support cardiovascular function via different mechanisms; omega-3 anti-inflammatory + CoQ10 mitochondrial

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