Omega-3 fatty acids

In their words

“omega-3s are extremely important ... seafood is very rich in dha very rich in electrons that helps electrons help with the mitochondrial function”

a board-certified cardiologist

• The expert clarifies that people should still eat fish or get omega-3 fatty acids despite concerns about long-term supplementation.

  a nutritional sciences PhD

• Omega-3s have been shown to raise HDL concentrations.

  a board-certified cardiologist

• Omega-3 fatty acids are the most important supplement for the brain because many people are deficient.

  a performance scientist with a psychology PhD

• Omega-3 fatty acids improve cell membrane fluidity and protect against oxidative damage by producing anti-inflammatory prostaglandins and eicosanoids.

  a licensed naturopathic doctor

With care

Some of the minds attach conditions. These are worth reading before you begin.

• The expert describes an observed effect of megadosing omega-3s from sardines on cold tolerance without explicit recommendation.

  an Oxford metabolism PhD

• Omega 3s are inherently unstable, often removed first from membranes for metabolism, and may interact poorly with lipid raft domains causing altered protein aggregation linked to Parkinson's and dementia.

  an endocrinology-trained performance coach

• Polyunsaturated fats increase thyroid hormone notably T4 but may disrupt thyroid hormone transport and conversion.

  an endocrinology-trained performance coach