ALA vs. DHA vs. EPA: The Three Omega-3s Explained
Pick up almost any supplement, food product, or nutrition article that mentions omega-3, and you will eventually run into one or more of three abbreviations: […]
Why Bioavailability Matters More Than Dosage in Omega-3 Supplements
Supplement marketing has trained most buyers to focus on the number. More milligrams, more omega-3, better supplement. It is a simple rule that would be […]
Can You Get Enough Omega-3 From Diet Alone?
The supplement industry has an obvious financial interest in the answer being no. So it is worth asking the question honestly before accepting the conclusion […]
DHA vs. EPA: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?
Most omega-3 supplements list both DHA and EPA on the label, usually with different milligram amounts, and most buyers treat that information as background noise […]
What Are Triglyceride-Form Omega-3s and Why Do They Matter?
Supplement labels have a talent for surfacing technical terms that sound important but are rarely explained. “Triglyceride form” is one of them. You will see […]
What Is the Ideal Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio?
When people talk about the health benefits of omega-3 supplementation, they usually frame it as a story about adding something missing. Eat more fish. Take […]
How Much Omega-3 Do You Actually Need Per Day?
Walk into any supplement store and pick up three different omega-3 bottles, and you will find three different suggested daily servings, three different amounts of […]
How Long Does It Take for Omega-3 to Work?
If you have started taking an omega-3 supplement and found yourself checking for results two weeks later, you are in very good company. Supplements that […]
What Does ‘Clean Label’ Actually Mean for Supplements?
Clean label is one of the most frequently used phrases in supplement marketing and one of the least defined. It appears on everything from protein […]