About Omega-3
Fallback nutrient for products that only list total omega-3 without EPA/DHA breakdown. When EPA and DHA are listed separately on the label, they are scored as individual nutrients with their own clinical dose ranges. Absorption depends heavily on molecular form: re-esterified triglyceride (rTG) is ~70% better absorbed than the cheaper ethyl ester (EE) form.
What Omega-3 supports
- Supports heart health
- Supports brain function
How much Omega-3 to take
Clinical studies typically use 1000–3000 mg of Omega-3. Total omega-3 from fish oil or algae. Fallback when EPA/DHA not listed separately.
- Effective range
- 1000–3000 mg
Forms of Omega-3 compared
- Triglyceride form (rTG)PremiumNatural fish-oil structure; ~70% better absorbed than ethyl ester.
- Ethyl ester (EE)StandardLower absorption than triglyceride
- Flaxseed (ALA)BudgetALA omega-3 — only ~5-10% converts to EPA/DHA
Clinical evidence
Strong clinical evidence. Thousands of trials; meta-analyses confirm triglyceride reduction of 15-30% and modest cardiovascular benefits. See EPA and DHA for specific clinical profiles.
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