# Omega-3 Fatty Acids Explained: EPA vs DHA, Testing, Dosing & Side Effects

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Podcast: [Doctor Eye Health Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/doctor-eye-health-podcast-7557833)
Published: 2026-04-22T07:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://doctor-eye-health.captivate.fm/episode/omega-3-fatty-acids-explained-epa-vs-dha-testing-dosing-side-effects
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## Resource

Most people are taking omega-3 supplements wrong… and don’t even realize it. In this expert-led episode, omega-3 fatty acids are broken down simply covering EPA vs DHA, real omega-3 benefits, proper dosing, testing your omega-3 index, and the truth about side effects. Dr. Joseph Allen sits down with leading researcher Dr. Bill Harris to explain how omega-3 works in the body, how much EPA and DHA you actually need, and how to know if your fish oil supplement is effective. You’ll learn why most people are underdosing, how to choose the right omega-3 supplement, and how omega-3 supports heart health, brain function, inflammation, and eye health with clear, evidence-based guidance you can actually use. In This Episode You Will Learn ✅ The difference between EPA, DHA, and plant-based omega-3 ✅ Why most people are taking omega-3 incorrectly ✅ How omega-3 affects heart health, inflammation, and brain function ✅ How to test your omega-3 levels with the Omega-3 Index ✅ The truth about fish oil supplements, dosing, and absorption If you want to test the omega 3 numbers in your own blood (Before and after) Save 5% with OmegaQuant https://omegaquant.com/ref/533 Timestamps (00:00) Omega-3 Basics Explained: What They Are & Why They Matter (03:12) Types of Fats: Saturated vs Omega-3 vs Omega-6 (06:39) EPA vs DHA vs ALA: Key Differences Explained (11:05) Omega-3 Benefits for Heart, Brain & Inflammation (17:37) Omega-3 and Eye Health: Retina, Vision & Macular Degeneration (19:22) Omega-3 Deficiency: Are Most People Low? (22:00) Omega-3 Index Test: How to Measure Your Levels (26:43) How to Read Fish Oil Labels (EPA & DHA Explained) (29:17) Best Omega-3 Dosage: How Much Do You Need? (31:02) Why Some Omega-3 Studies Fail (Dose & Duration Issues) (32:04) Fish Oil Forms:…

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