Omega Superb Lemon Berry EPA/DHA 1140 mg by Thorne

If you want omega-3s but dislike large capsules, a liquid fish oil is the simplest way to get EPA and DHA. It suits adults with a low Omega-3 Index who want a maintenance bump, parents dosing kids, and anyone with trouble swallowing pills. The 1,140 mg total omega-3 per teaspoon is a daily upkeep dose. If your triglycerides are elevated, you’ll likely need a higher total EPA+DHA (often 2–4 grams/day) under clinician guidance to see a meaningful drop.

EPA and DHA change how your liver handles fat, so it sends out fewer VLDL particles (the form your liver packages fat into for transport), which shows up as lower triglycerides. They also nudge cells to burn fatty acids for energy faster. Over 4 to 12 weeks they incorporate into cell membranes and shift signaling molecules toward a calmer profile, which explains modest reductions in hs-CRP (a blood marker of inflammation) in responders. Benefits track well with the Omega-3 Index.

Take 1 teaspoon daily with a meal that contains some fat, which improves absorption and reduces fishy burps. Keep the bottle refrigerated after opening and use within a few months; taking it cold also helps the taste. If you’re targeting a higher Omega-3 Index, consider splitting the dose between breakfast and dinner. For triglyceride reduction, discuss a higher-dose fish oil or prescription icosapent ethyl with your clinician, then recheck triglycerides within 8–12 weeks.

Avoid fish oil if you have a known fish or shellfish allergy. If you’re on blood thinners like warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, or clopidogrel, stay near maintenance doses and loop in your prescriber. For upcoming surgery, many surgeons prefer you pause higher-dose fish oil 1–2 weeks prior. If reflux or persistent fishy aftertaste occurs despite taking with food and cold, switch to enteric-coated fish oil capsules or try smaller divided doses.