Omega-3 Complex
Fish oil is one of the most recommended supplements out there. Nearly 9 in 10 Americans have omega-3 levels low enough to raise cardiovascular risk, per a 2021 BMJ Open study. Most fish oil is also low quality, high in heavy metals, and oxidizes fast, so it's often rancid by the time it reaches you, and rancid fat likely does more harm than good.
Paleovalley's Omega-3 Complex is built to dodge both problems. It's made from wild herring roe extract and fish oils, not synthetic ethyl-ester oils, and its omega-3s are bound to phospholipids, the form your cell membranes use, so they absorb better. Two softgels give you 1,050 mg total omega-3s: 750 mg DHA, 187 mg EPA and 281 mg phospholipids. One bottle is 30 servings, in bovine gelatin softgels.
Nick's Take: I've used the Omega-3 Complex softgels myself. I don't take omega-3 supplements often, but I always keep some stocked for stretches when I'm not eating much fish or I'm on a protocol that calls for them. Most fish oils and omega-3 oils are rancid crap, so I'm careful about oils this delicate.
Pros
- Phospholipid-bound omega-3s absorb better than standard ethyl-ester fish oil
- DHA-dominant at 750 mg per serving, the form the brain and eyes actually use
- Just two softgels a day
- Taste-free with no fishy burps, and tested for low oxidation
- Wild caught and sustainably sourced, never farmed
Cons
- More expensive per serving than conventional fish oil capsules
- Not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone with a fish allergy
- Bovine gelatin softgels, so not an option if you avoid gelatin
- EPA is modest at 187 mg per serving, so add a separate EPA source if that is your priority
Best For
- You want a whole-food omega-3 source in its natural phospholipid form
- You're looking for superior absorption compared to standard fish oil
- You enjoy nutrient-dense ancestral foods
Skip If
- You're vegetarian or vegan
- You have a seafood or fish allergy
- You prefer the convenience and lower cost of standard fish oil capsules
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