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Calamari oil (high-DHA)

Omega-3 · DHA-rich · Sustainable

Tier 3 — Trending

What it is

An alternative marine omega-3 oil pressed from squid (calamari) byproducts, typically providing a higher DHA-to-EPA ratio (approximately 500 DHA : 100 EPA) than standard fish oil. Useful when DHA is the priority — brain support, pregnancy, and eye health. Environmental profile is generally favourable (calamari are short-lived, fast-reproducing, and often harvested as fisheries byproduct). Lower heavy-metal load than top-predator fish oils. Still subject to oxidation — choose antioxidant-stabilised products.

Efficacy

2/5

Safety

5/5

Research

2/5

Onset

3/5

Cost

2/5

Drug-int.

4/5

Dose

1–3 g calamari oil daily (targeting 500–1500 mg DHA)

Time of day & tips

Choose products with third-party oxidation testing; prefer for DHA-priority goals (cognition, pregnancy, eye health); algal DHA is the strict-vegetarian alternative

Sensitive populations: This supplement's evidence base touches pregnancy, pediatric, or other sensitive populations. Confirm any change with your healthcare provider before use.

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