Fish oil
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Fish oil, based on research from longevity science.
- DHA
Fish oil (2000 mg/day DHA plus 400 mg/day EPA) improved OA pain in overweight patients
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- EPA
Fish oil (2000 mg/day DHA plus 400 mg/day EPA) improved OA pain
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Omega-3 fatty acids
Source: Young Forever
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Fish oil may influence, based on the source research.
Protects Against
- Osteoarthritis
Green tea and fish oil recognized for pain management activities in osteoarthritis patients
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Dosage Recommendations
Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.
- 2000 mg/day DHA + 400 mg/day EPAfor DHA
Fish oil (2000 mg/day DHA plus 400 mg/day EPA) improved OA pain in overweight patients
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- 4 grams pharmaceutical-grade EPAfor EPA
Ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid (Vascepa), a drug derived from fish oil; Fish oil is a source of both EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids
Source: Outlive
Sources
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Young Forever