Why we start with omega-3

Supplement reviews on this journal follow one rule: we only write about what we have taken ourselves, for at least eight weeks, alongside the published evidence. Omega-3 is the first because it is the most studied and the most misunderstood.

What we tracked

Two grams of combined EPA and DHA daily, taken with the largest meal. We logged sleep quality, resting heart rate, and a simple daily focus score. No dramatic transformation — and that is the honest headline. What we did see: slightly steadier afternoon focus and a small drop in resting heart rate after week six.

Verdict: a reasonable foundation supplement if your diet is low in fatty fish. Buy on third-party tested purity, not marketing. When we begin partnerships, every recommendation will keep this exact format — data first, links second.