Gil Carvalho

Gil Carvalho on Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA)

Reported use

16 episodes · 32 references · 2020–2026

Based on dated public statements, not confirmation of use today.

Gil Carvalho has reported taking Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA). Referenced across 16 episodes with 32 total references.

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Consumption Evidence (5)

“The one I have sitting around the house has 300 milligrams of EPA for the daily dose of algae oil.”

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“I have an omega-3 from algae, 800 milligrams of DHA.”

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“And then the last supplement I take is a longchain omega-3 pre-formed omega-3s, DHA, EPA... I just supplement with the pre-formed and play it safe.”

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“I'll sometimes take an omega-3 supplement from algae. I'm not religious about it, sometimes I forget because the evidence is not super strong.”

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“I decided to take some omega-3s from a supplement and I take a moderate dose. I usually try to stay under one gram a day or 1,000 milligrams a day.”

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Benefits (16)

“Omega-3 fats like EPA and DHA are anti-inflammatory. These molecules then help shut down inflammation in our body. These healthy omega-3s are also great to reduce triglycerides and they can also help bring down blood pressure.”

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“Omega-3s have been shown to help reduce fasting blood sugar, hemoglobin A1C, insulin resistance, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol.”

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“There was an omega-3 supplement with curcumin. All of these were chosen because there was some evidence that these nutrients may play a role in Alzheimer's.”

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“Omega-3 supplements mainly work by reducing the production of very large Apo B particles, which we call VLDLs.”

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“There is some evidence that omega-3 supplementation can help in rheumatoid arthritis, and again, we know that Omega-3s are anti-inflammatory.”

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Best practices (7)

“Yeah, this depends on the brand. Some brands are definitely low on EPA, but there are some out there that have plenty.”

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“...600 milligrams of DHA and 300 milligrams of EPA per daily dose, which is actually two pills. So that's what I take daily.”

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“For people who don't get enough in their food, a lower dose, 500 to 800 or 900 milligrams a day, that ballpark, it's possible that it provides some benefit.”

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“Ideally, you want to take your supplement with some fat in the diet. A normal meal that contains some fat or something like an egg or some avocado or some yogurt or something like that. It helps the absorption of the supplement.”

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“I would start low, around one gram a day or even less, to see if that gives you the nudge you want in lowering Apo B.”

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Cautions (4)

“A new study suggested Omega-3 supplements like fish oil increase the risk of a heart disease called atrial fibrillation.”

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“Higher doses over 1 g a day of Omega-3s raised risk of atrial fibrillation by 49%, while 1 g a day or under raised it less, by 12%.”

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“One issue with omega-3 supplements is that at very high doses, like several grams a day, they raise the risk of arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation.”

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“Above one gram a day, one gram is a thousand milligrams. Above that, we see about a 50% 49 to 50% increase in the risk of atrial fibrillation in people getting the omega-3s in randomized trials.”

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