Triglycerides

Omega-3 EPA/DHA

EPA/DHA can lower triglycerides, particularly at higher studied doses.

strong evidence

Direction: decrease

Magnitude: unknown

Human evidence reviewed

Study context

Population: Adults with elevated triglycerides

Studied dose: Varies or not established

Duration: Varies across reviewed studies

Last reviewed: 2026-09-16

Limitations & caveats

  • Prescription formulations and supplement products are not interchangeable.

Sources

NIH ODS: Omega-3 Fatty Acids — Health Professional Fact SheetExpert or government fact sheet · NIH Office of Dietary Supplements · supportsOpen ↗

Source type and claim strength are separate. A fact sheet summarizes underlying research; its link is not an individual clinical trial.