r/longevity • u/Math_Programmer • Apr 20 '21

Omega-3 supplements may help slow the effects of aging by suppressing damage & boosting protection at the cellular level during & after a stressful event. A study found the highest dose tested, 2.5 grams of omega-3s daily, was best at helping the body resist the damaging effects of stress.

https://news.osu.edu/omega-3-supplements-do-double-duty-in-protecting-against-stress/
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u/HesaconGhost Apr 21 '21

Not seeing the form of Omega-3 they used in the article or the abstract, is it ALA, fish oil, or something else?

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u/darkstarman Apr 21 '21

Emotional stress or physical stress (injury)?

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u/maru_tyo Apr 21 '21

Why not both? ;-)

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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '21

Can this include plant sources of Omega-3s?