Sports Research® Salmon Oil - Single-Source Wild Alaskan Sockeye | 2500 mg per Serving w/EPA & DHA Fatty Acids | MSC Certified - 180 Count Softgels

Clinical trials typically use 1-3g combined EPA+DHA daily. Sports Research Salmon Oil 2500mg Wild Alaskan Sockeye delivers 2500mg salmon oil per 2-softgel serving delivering EPA & DHA; exact EPA/DHA mg not disclosed on Amazon listing, which we classify as Therapeutic relative to that range.

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Salmon oil's EPA and DHA have clinically documented antiplatelet activity — use with caution if you take warfarin, heparin, low-dose aspirin, clopidogrel, or NSAIDs. Discuss with your physician before starting if you take any blood-thinning medication. Omega-3 fatty acids may also mildly lower blood pressure, which is relevant if you are on antihypertensive medications.

Long-term fish oil supplementation at 2–4g/day is considered safe for most adults based on decades of research. Potential long-term concerns include an increased risk of atrial fibrillation at very high doses (4g+/day of EPA) in specific populations — the REDUCE-IT trial dose was 4g EPA/day, well above typical supplement use. Regular cardiovascular monitoring is reasonable for long-term high-dose users.

Natural triglyceride form fish oil generally causes less GI discomfort and fishy burps than ethyl ester concentrates. Some users experience mild loose stools or nausea when starting. Taking 2 softgels with the largest meal of the day (vs on an empty stomach) significantly reduces GI side effects.

Compatible with most supplements. Pairs well with Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2, and magnesium for broad cardiovascular and bone health support. Avoid excessive stacking of multiple omega-3 products simultaneously without calculating total EPA+DHA intake. Omega-3 and Coenzyme Q10 are frequently co-supplemented for cardiovascular support.

Take 2 softgels with a fat-containing meal once daily, or split into 1 softgel twice daily with meals for best tolerance. Refrigerate after opening to slow oxidation of the salmon oil. Not suitable for those with fish allergies. Stop use 2 weeks before elective surgery given mild antiplatelet effects.

EPA+DHA plasma levels reach steady-state after 4–8 weeks of consistent daily supplementation. Anti-inflammatory effects measurable in blood markers (triglycerides, CRP) typically appear at 8–12 weeks. Joint comfort improvements from omega-3 in clinical research typically emerge at 12 weeks. Subjective improvements in skin and mood may be noticed sooner.