Docosahexaenoic Acid
20 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Benefit Evidence
Main EffectsStudies Total Participants
Heart healthView 148 studies 71,440
Triglycerides, BP -5 mmHg
AF recurrence 38.5% vs 77.5%
Vascular function, plaque slower
Strong
InflammationView 142 studies 12,654
Inflammation↓ CRP/IL-6
Inflammation↓ TNF-α/IL-6
Inflammation↓ CRP -15%
Strong
Blood circulationView 48 studies 7,492
Improved dilation, flow
+31%, -26%
Lower constriction, clotting
Strong
Focus & concentrationView 33 studies 5,650
Focused attention + faster processing
+3.5 IQ, -6.9 BPD
Better attention, memory
Strong
Liver supportView 19 studies 1,349
Steatosis −53%, ALT
Triglycerides, insulin sensitivity
Liver enzymes ↓
Strong
Sleep qualityView 7 studies 1,376
Duration↓wakings↑58min
Efficiency↑latency↓1.7pp
PSQI↑cortisol↓
Moderate