HEALTHSTRONG SUPPORT

Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)

If you don't eat fatty fish 2–3x/week, this is one of the few worth taking.

EFFECTIVE DOSE
1–3 g/day combined EPA+DHA (read the label — not total fish oil)

HOW IT WORKS

Precursors to anti-inflammatory eicosanoids; incorporate into cell membranes.

WHAT THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTS

  • Cardiovascular support
  • Modest anti-inflammatory effect
  • Small MPS-sensitizing signal in older adults

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR

  • '1000 mg fish oil' ≠ 1000 mg EPA+DHA. Read the actual EPA and DHA lines.
  • Cheap fish oil oxidizes fast — buy from third-party tested brands.

SIDE EFFECTS

  • Fishy burps, GI issues. Blood-thinning at very high doses.

SOURCES

Reviewed 11/1/2025 · Brawn Supplement Reviewer

Educational content. Not medical advice. Talk to a licensed professional before starting any supplement, especially if you take medications or have a medical condition.