Supplement
Omega-3 (EPA and DHA)
Works on the inflammation side of brain fog and sore joints.
What to do
1000–2000mg of combined EPA and DHA with your largest meal — fat helps absorption. Check the back label for the EPA and DHA numbers, not the "fish oil 1200mg" on the front, which is a different figure.
Keep the bottle wherever you usually eat, and take it as you sit down.
On a hard day: Take it with anything, food or not. Slightly less absorbed still beats skipped.
When you might notice
Six to eight weeks for the joint and mood effects. This is a slow one.
Roughly what it costs
about $18 a month
What this is based on
Omega-3s reduce neuroinflammation, which is one of the components of brain fog, and have long-standing evidence for joint discomfort.
Good evidence
Worth checking first
- Worth a word with your provider first if you take blood thinners.
What this is for
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