Fatty Acids

24 Fatty Acids compounds, 6 at evidence level A, average absorption 90%. Forms differ mostly in how much of the dose actually reaches you, not in what they do.

24 compounds

130 interactions

6 evidence A

Most used forms

Ranked by popularity, with what each one actually does

DHA

Brain health & cognitive development

600-1,500 mg With meals for absorption Evidence A Very high absorption

Fish Oil (EPA/DHA)

Heart & brain health

1-2g EPA/DHA With meals Evidence A Very high absorption

EPA

Cardiovascular health & anti-inflammatory support

1,000-2,000 mg With meals for absorption Evidence A Very high absorption

Olive Oil Extract

Heart health & Mediterranean wellness

15-45ml With meals Evidence A Very high absorption

Coconut Oil

Metabolism & brain energy

15-45ml Morning or pre workout Evidence B Very high absorption

What people take these for

7 goals

Heart 10 Brain & Focus 8 Energy & Metabolism 4 Digestion 3 Liver & Detox 1 Skin & Hair 1 Hormones 1

Most searched here

what people in this group actually look up

Fish Oil (EPA/DHA) Heart & brain health 1-2g EPA/DHA A 85% Lecithin Cellular membrane support & brain health 1,200-2,400 mg B 80% Krill Oil Superior omega-3 absorption & cardiovascular health 500-1,500 mg B 95% Phosphatidylserine Memory & brain health support 100-300mg B 85% Algae Oil (Vegan EPA/DHA) Vegan heart & brain health 500mg-1g EPA/DHA A 85% Coconut Oil Metabolism & brain energy 15-45ml B 95%

Which form to buy

the question people actually search

Best form of Omega 5 forms Krill Oil · 95%

Choosing between forms

Same compound, different absorption

Fish Oil (EPA/DHA) vs Krill Oil 85% · 95%

All 24 compounds

dose · evidence · documented interactions

DHA Brain health & cognitive development 600-1,500 mg A 6 Fish Oil (EPA/DHA) Heart & brain health 1-2g EPA/DHA A 5 EPA Cardiovascular health & anti-inflammatory support 1,000-2,000 mg A 6 Olive Oil Extract Heart health & Mediterranean wellness 15-45ml A 5 Coconut Oil Metabolism & brain energy 15-45ml B 5 Krill Oil Superior omega-3 absorption & cardiovascular health 500-1,500 mg B 6 Avocado Oil Heart health & nutrient absorption 15-30ml B 5 Algae Oil (Vegan EPA/DHA) Vegan heart & brain health 500mg-1g EPA/DHA A 5 GLA Hormonal balance & anti-inflammatory support 240-480 mg B 6 Oleic Acid Heart health & anti-inflammatory 1-4g B 5 Evening Primrose Oil Women's health & GLA supplementation 1,000-3,000 mg oil B 6 Omega-9 Complex Complete heart health & balance 1-4g B 5 Lecithin Cellular membrane support & brain health 1,200-2,400 mg B 6 CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) Fat loss & body composition 3-6g B 5 Macadamia Oil Heart health & metabolic support 15-30ml B 5 MCT Oil (Medium-Chain Triglycerides) Rapid energy & ketone support 1-3 tablespoons B 5 Phosphatidylcholine Brain health & cellular membrane support 500-1,500 mg B 6 Ghee Extract Digestive health & traditional wellness 5-10ml B 5 Palm Oil Antioxidant protection & heart health 15-30ml B 5 Linoleic Acid Essential cellular function & skin barrier health 2-5% of total calories A 6 Saturated Fat Complex Cellular health & hormone support 10-25g B 5 Caprylic Acid Ketone production & antimicrobial support 5-15 ml (1-3 teaspoons) B 6 Phosphatidylserine Memory & brain health support 100-300mg B 5 Cephalin Brain health & cellular membrane support 100-500 mg C 6

Common questions

Which fatty acids form is best absorbed?

Caprylic Acid leads at 98% bioavailability. Absorption is the number that decides how much of the dose reaches you, so it matters more than the milligrams on the label.

What is the difference between fatty acids forms?

They deliver the same active compound but differ in absorption, tolerance and cost per month. The cheaper forms are usually the ones absorbed least.