Does Omega-3 help with skin & hair?
Yes, for most people. 90% of 48 people who reported on Omega-3 for skin & hair say it improved. 10% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse. That is about the typical result for skin & hair (90% across 19 options).
Skin & hair: what users report
90%better48 reports · medium confidence
43 better5 no change0 worse
Ranked #6 of 19 for skin & hair.
What people say about Omega-3 and skin & hair
“I started high EPA fish oil daily, definitely think it made some kind of difference.”
“Over 2 years everyday. And honestly the only thing I noticed like physically speaking was better skin.”
“I also noticed a great improvement in skin quality after swapping out many of protein sources with sardines. Less inflammation and my lipid markers are better!”
“Increased my well being to a small degree, better skin, stronger bones(Less knee pain when I run long-distances).”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong1,341 meta-analyses · 3,093 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at skin & hair. See all research on Omega-3.
Side effects people mention
fish burps 11stomach issues 9vivid dreams 6fishy burps 5heart palpitations 3
What else is Omega-3 used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count