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Fatty Acids

28 Fatty Acids compounds, 7 at evidence level A, average absorption 89%. Forms differ mostly in how much of the dose actually reaches you, not in what they do.

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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 85% absorbed

EPA

Cardiovascular health & anti-inflammatory support

1,000-2,000 mg With meals for absorption Evidence A 90% absorbed

Olive Oil Extract

Heart health & Mediterranean wellness

15-45ml With meals Evidence A 95% absorbed

Coconut Oil

Metabolism & brain energy

15-45ml Morning or pre workout Evidence B 95% absorbed

What people take these for

7 goals
Heart 10 Brain & Focus 8 Energy & Metabolism 5 Digestion 4 Immunity 2 Skin & Hair 2 Liver & Detox 1

Choosing between forms

Same compound, different absorption
DHA vs EPA 85% · 90% DHA vs Fish Oil (EPA/DHA) 85% · 85% DHA vs Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Autoimmune Support 85% · 85% DHA vs Krill Oil 85% · 95% EPA vs Fish Oil (EPA/DHA) 90% · 85% EPA vs Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Autoimmune Support 90% · 85% EPA vs Krill Oil 90% · 95% Fish Oil (EPA/DHA) vs Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Autoimmune Support 85% · 85%

All 28 compounds

dose · evidence · documented interactions
DHA Brain health & cognitive development 600-1,500 mg A 6 EPA Cardiovascular health & anti-inflammatory support 1,000-2,000 mg A 6 Fish Oil (EPA/DHA) Heart & brain health 1-2g EPA/DHA A 5 Olive Oil Extract Heart health & Mediterranean wellness 15-45ml A 5 Coconut Oil Metabolism & brain energy 15-45ml B 5 Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Autoimmune Support Anti-inflammatory & immune modulation 1-4g EPA/DHA daily A 5 Avocado Oil Heart health & nutrient absorption 15-30ml B 5 Krill Oil Superior omega-3 absorption & cardiovascular health 500-1,500 mg B 6 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 CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) Fat loss & body composition 3-6g B 5 Lecithin Cellular membrane support & brain health 1,200-2,400 mg B 6 Macadamia Oil Heart health & metabolic support 15-30ml B 5 Ghee Extract Digestive health & traditional wellness 5-10ml 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 CLA Body composition & weight management 3,000-6,000 mg B 6 Palm Oil Antioxidant protection & heart health 15-30ml B 5 GLA (Evening Primrose Oil) Women's health & skin support 1-3g EPO 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 Butter Oil Gut health & nutrient absorption 5-10ml 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.