Is this study on Omega-3 softgels legit or biased?
Hey everyone! I stumbled upon this study (PMID: 34567890) about omega-3 softgels reducing inflammation markers by 30%. Seems huge, but the funding is from NutraCo, a supplement company. Think it's legit or just marketing fluff? I'm cautious because I take Nordic Naturals fish oil and would love to know if it's actually working.
DewyDaphne507, great find! But yeah, industry-funded studies can be biased. I'd look for independent replication. Btw, I'm a nature photographer and recently shot a series on salmon oil supplements - the science is mixed. Some say omega-3s from fish are better than algae-based, but I'm no expert. Have you checked Examine.com? They break down study quality.
Honestly, 30% reduction sounds too good to be true. I'm a gym rat and track my inflammation from workouts - even high-quality fish oil gave me like 10% improvement at most. Could be cherry-picked data. I'd wait for a meta-analysis or non-industry study. Also, softgels vs liquid? I find liquid absorbs better but ymmv.
Thanks guys! RhinoRich99, I'll check Examine.com. GreenGreg608, good point about absorption - maybe softgels aren't as effective? I only choose them for convenience since I travel a lot (digital nomad life). Who knew vitamins could be so controversial? 😂