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EPA and DHA
For dietary fat balance and inflammation
The experts we follow agree on this.
EPA and DHA are strongly supported for inflammation and brain health.
Who is behind it
Voices including a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator, a board-certified cardiologist and a former research biochemist.
How strong the research is
Backed by some published research, and by what the experts see in practice.
In their words
“so long as we have adequate epa and dha that and so long as we're not over eating in general then the relative amounts of of polyunsaturated fats... it's not that big of a deal”
a former research biochemist
Randomized controlled trials show neurocognitive benefits from these intakes.
Generally about 2,000 mg daily is ideal for heart health, especially for cold water fishers.
Adequate long-chain omega-3 fats mitigate inflammation from omega-6 fats.
a former research biochemistsponsoredHigher doses of EPA and DHA are appropriate for APOE4 carriers to counterbalance accelerated DHA breakdown.
ApoE4 carriers have impaired delivery of omega-3 fatty acids to their brain, so supplementation may help reduce Alzheimer's risk.
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Some statements come from sponsored segments or people speaking about their own products. They are marked where they appear and count for less. Last refreshed 23 September 2026.
The research beneath it
- Blood n-3 fatty acid levels and total and cause-specific mortality from 17 prospective studies.Nature communications, 2021
- The Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Rheumatoid Arthritis.Mediterranean journal of rheumatology, 2020
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