Algal Oil (Schizochytrium)

Best for

Raise omega-3 levels

Likely modest benefit · 600–800 mg/day for 16 weeks · 1 study , n=269

5 papers · 1 claim · 13 outcomes scored · 1 positive

Outcomes

What algal oil (schizochytrium) actually does, by outcome

Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.

Outcome Effect size Evidence Dose Weeks Rank

Raise omega-3 levels Likely modest benefit

EPA and DHA build up in blood and cell membranes where they work.

1 RCT n=269 600–800 mg 16 wk #1/6

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small

1 RCT n=269

600–800 mg

16 wk

#1 /6

Outcome	Effect	Evidence	Dose	Weeks	Rank
Raise omega-3 levels Likely modest benefit	small	1 RCT n=269	600–800 mg	16 wk	#1/6

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Risk profile

Adverse events and known drug interactions

Safety events

gastrointestinal discomfort

headache

tenesmus

weight gain

sedation

extrapyramidal symptoms

any adverse event (increased overall)

adverse events (any)

Sources

Generated August 14, 2026

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