Supplement

Tim Ferris's Supplements List – What He Takes and Why

Omega-3 classic supplement, low risk profile, many benefits including cognitive function.

WHY Take Omega-3?

Cardiovascular Health: Reduces inflammation, supports healthy blood pressure, and may lower triglycerides. Well-established research shows reduced risk of heart disease.

Brain Function: Essential for cognitive performance, memory, and mood regulation. DHA is a major structural component of brain tissue.

Anti-Inflammatory: Helps balance the body's inflammatory response, particularly important given most Western diets are high in pro-inflammatory omega-6 oils.

Eye Health: DHA supports retinal function and may help prevent age-related macular degeneration.

WHAT to Look For

EPA/DHA Content: Look for combined 1-2g daily. EPA is more anti-inflammatory, DHA more brain-supportive.

Third-Party Testing: Ensures purity and absence of contaminants like mercury, PCBs, and heavy metals.

Molecular Distillation: Removes impurities while concentrating the active omega-3s.

Form: Fish oil is most common, krill oil may absorb better, algae oil for vegetarians.

HOW to Take

With Meals: Improves absorption and reduces fishy burps.

Storage: Keep refrigerated in original dark bottle to prevent rancidity.

Timing: Can be taken any time of day, but consistency matters more than timing.

Quality Check: Fresh supplements shouldn't smell strongly fishy - if they do, they may be rancid.

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Supplements for improving sleep. See child notes.

• Glycine
• Magnesium Threonate