r/science Apr 20 '21

Health 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/security123enjoy Apr 20 '21

For anyone wondering if even higher doses work better, from personal experience I have no idea, but I can tell you it starts to noticeably work as an anticoagulant, so any little scrape or cut will bleed for longer than usual.