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Does Omega-3 help with performance?

Often, yes. 76% of 21 people who reported on Omega-3 for performance say it improved. 5% noticed no change and 19% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for performance (93% across 41 options).

Performance: what users report
76%better21 reports · medium confidence
16 better1 no change4 worse

Ranked #41 of 41 for performance.

What people say about Omega-3 and performance

“Fish oil+Berries+daily running were the cure for my depression, adhd and anxiety.”
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What the research says

AResearch: Strong1,341 meta-analyses · 3,093 trials on PubMed
Neuropsychopharmacology · 2018
Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Youths with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials and Biological Studies

Conclusion: In summary, there is evidence that n-3 PUFAs supplementation monotherapy improves clinical symptoms and cognitive performances in children and adolescents with ADHD, and that these youth have a deficiency in n-3 PUFAs levels. Our findings provide further support to the rationale for using n-3 PUFAs as a treatment option for ADHD.

Side effects people mention

fish burps 11stomach issues 9vivid dreams 6fishy burps 5heart palpitations 3

What else is Omega-3 used for?

Mood 86%of 289Focus 85%of 172Pain & inflammation 93%of 112Heart & lipids 83%of 108Anxiety 74%of 84Memory 85%of 81Energy 78%of 58Skin & hair 90%of 48

Information only — not medical advice. How we count

Does Omega-3 help with performance? 76% of 21 users say yes — PlainPill