If you go to the grocery store, health food store, or even scroll through your favorite online shop, you’ll see omega-3 supplements everywhere.
They’re like Starbucks in North American cities — once you start looking, you realize they’re all over the place.
Bottles, capsules, liquids, gummies… you can’t miss them. So yes, omega-3s are clearly popular, and most people think they are important.
Do Dogs and People Really Need Omega-3 Supplements?
However, I’ve also heard people in the pet nutrition industry say, “You don’t really need omega-3 supplements. Just give yourself and your dog good food and you’ll be fine.”
As a vet who’s spent decades examining and treating real patients, real dogs, and saw real lab results...
I couldn’t disagree more.
The truth is, most North Americans (and their dogs) don’t get enough omega-3 fatty acids from diet alone.
In fact, a study published last year found that people in the United States and Canada tend to have the lowest omega-3 levels of any region in the world.¹
Isn’t it wild?!
Why Diets Alone Can’t Provide Enough EPA and DHA for Dogs
Even if we try to eat "omega-3–rich foods", most people and dogs aren’t getting enough EPA and DHA, the long-chain omega-3s that offer the biggest benefits for the heart, brain, and joints.
Why?
Because the omega-3s your body and your dog’s body really need — EPA and DHA — are found mostly in fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines) and they’re only helpful if eaten consistently and in high amounts.
The problem is that eating enough fish to get optimal levels of omega-3 would also mean higher levels of heavy metals like mercury in the body.
I have seen thousands of hair testing results, and dogs fed high-fish diets had much greater levels of mercury.
How Food Processing Destroys Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Most of us don’t eat fish and meat right after the animal's life ends. Nature never intended food to be frozen, freeze-dried, dehydrated, and stored before it is eaten.
That is a problem because omega-3 fatty acids quickly oxidize and degrade during processing and storage.
So even if we eat foods that originally contained enough omega-3s, they degrade before they get to the bowl.
The way to protect these valuable omega-3s is to prevent their contact with oxygen, and this can be done either by encapsulation or nitrogen gas infusion in the bottle before capping.
We do both to preserve freshness and potency.
Oxidation in Ground Meat and Fish
Protecting omega-3 matters because EPA and DHA omega-3s play vital roles in both humans and dogs². A part of my European veterinary degree was hygiene of food production, and I can reassure you that the claims of sufficient omega-3 levels in frozen, dried, or freeze-dried food are a myth.
When meat is ground, the muscle cell membranes break apart, releasing pro-oxidant compounds like heme iron and exposing fragile omega-3 fatty acids directly to oxygen. This triggers rapid lipid oxidation — essentially, the omega-3s begin breaking down almost immediately.
Studies on omega-3–enriched ground beef found that patties with higher omega-3 content showed the steepest oxidation within just days of refrigerated storage. The bottom line: grinding doesn't instantly wipe out all omega-3s, but it significantly accelerates their degradation — so by the time processed or ground meat reaches the consumer, a meaningful portion of those omega-3 benefits may already be lost.³
Key Health Benefits of Omega-3s for Dogs and Humans
I sense that you understand omega-3s are crucial to your and your dog’s health. Here are a few key benefits:
Cardiac health
Omega-3s help keep your heart (and your dog’s heart) healthy by supporting normal triglyceride levels and overall cardiovascular function and repair.
Joint and inflammation support
Long-chain omega-3s reduce inflammation and promote healing, which is one big reason they’re so helpful for arthritis, stiff joints, sore backs, weakness, and decreased mobility — in both people and dogs.
Brain and cognitive health
DHA is the main omega-3 that protects nerves and brain cells. It is also key to protecting the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, which guards the brain from toxins and pathogens.
Research has confirmed that disruption of the blood-brain barrier increases the chances of Alzheimer’s and dementia in both dogs and people. That’s why getting enough omega-3s is linked to better memory, clearer thinking, and healthier aging.
Eye and vision support
DHA is a key building block of the retina — the part of the eye that turns light into vision. Keeping your DHA levels up supports healthy eyesight for you and your dog, especially with age.
Why I Recommend Supplementing with FeelGood Omega
I am certain food alone just isn’t enough — and it is frustrating to hear some people claiming otherwise.
Yes, I do offer top-quality omega-3 to those of you who understand their importance.
That’s also why I use FeelGood Omega for my dog, Pax, and FeelGood Omega H+ for myself.
I currently take 3 grams per day — more than on the label because research says it’s even more beneficial — and Pax gets 1–1.5 grams per day, also more than general recommendations.
Omega-3s are safe, with no risk of overdose — just extra benefits.
And if your pup is a picky eater, drizzling FeelGood Omega on their food will have them cleaning their bowl in no time. Most dogs love the taste.
What Makes FeelGood Omega Different
Unlike generic fish oils or krill products, FeelGood Omega is:
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- Sourced from wild-caught squid, naturally low in heavy metals
- Sustainable and non-GMO, with minimal environmental impact
- Highly potent — delivering over 1,430 mg of pure omega-3s (EPA + DHA) per teaspoon
- Micro-filtered and lab-tested for purity and potency
- Nitrogen-flushed and glass-bottled to preserve omega-3 freshness and prevent oxidation
The Best Omega-3 for Dogs Backed by Science and a Lifetime Guarantee
It’s true that omega-3 supplements are everywhere these days.
But in all my years of practice, I haven’t found anything that matches the purity, potency, and care that goes into FeelGood Omega.
Based on research, people and dogs aren’t getting enough EPA and DHA omega-3s from food alone. And I’m inviting anyone who thinks otherwise to a friendly public debate.
If what I just shared here makes sense to you, I hope you’ll give FeelGood Omega a try if you haven’t already.
Every order is backed by my Lifetime 100% Satisfaction Money-Back Guarantee — so you can try it with zero risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Actually Benefits from Omega-3 Supplementation?
The short answer: virtually everyone. A 2025 global study of over 500,000 whole-blood samples confirmed that people in the US and Canada have some of the lowest omega-3 levels in the world. Rather than waiting to identify who responds best, universal daily supplementation is warranted given near-universal deficiency. Both humans and dogs are affected equally by this dietary gap.
Why Do Dietary Omega-3s and Supplements Produce Different Results?
Food-based omega-3s degrade before they reach the body — this is the key mechanism most mainstream sources overlook. When meat is ground, muscle cell membranes break apart, releasing pro-oxidant compounds like heme iron that trigger rapid lipid oxidation. Studies on omega-3–enriched ground beef confirm the steepest oxidation occurs within days of refrigerated storage. Frozen, freeze-dried, and dehydrated pet and human foods suffer the same fate, meaning even a "good diet" cannot reliably substitute for a well-protected supplement.
How Do Omega-3s Actually Protect the Brain?
DHA works through two specific mechanisms: it protects nerve cells and brain tissue directly, and — critically — it maintains the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, the brain's gatekeeper against toxins and pathogens. Disruption of this barrier is directly linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's and dementia in both dogs and humans. This blood-brain barrier connection is more precise than the commonly cited explanation that "DHA is concentrated in brain membranes," and is supported by a growing body of neurological research.
What Are the Optimal Doses at Each Life Stage?
Current evidence supports going above standard label recommendations for greater benefit, with no risk of overdose at higher intakes. Practically, this means approximately 3 grams per day for adults and 1–1.5 grams per day for medium dogs, scaled by body weight. For children (ages 4–12), 500mg softgel per day is appropriate, stepping up to 1000 - 2000 mg/day from age 13 onward. During acute inflammation, arthritis, or recovery, doses can be temporarily doubled or tripled.
How Can Potency, Purity and Bioavailability Be Reliably Improved?
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- This is where product formulation makes the biggest practical difference. The key evidence-based methods to preserve and maximize omega-3 bioavailability include:
- Nitrogen-flushing the bottle before capping to displace oxygen and prevent oxidation
- Glass bottling instead of plastic, which avoids chemical leaching into the oil
- Micro-filtration and third-party lab testing for purity and potency
- Capsule encapsulation for human formulations to fully block air contact
- Sourcing from low-food-chain species like squid/calamari, which are naturally low in heavy metals and avoid the toxin trade-off of high-fish sources
These steps collectively solve the oxidation and contamination problems that render many commercial fish oils far less effective than their labels suggest.
Can Omega-3s Prevent or Slow Dementia?
DHA's role in maintaining the blood-brain barrier offers one of the strongest mechanistic links between omega-3 supplementation and dementia prevention. FeelGood Omega explicitly positions consistent DHA intake as a preventive strategy against brain fog, dementia, and Alzheimer's in both humans and senior dogs. The clinical consensus — supported by Dr. Peter Dobias's observations across thousands of patients — is that early, consistent supplementation, rather than intervention after decline begins, is the most effective approach.
What Is the Right Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio?
Modern diets — especially processed and stored pet foods — are disproportionately rich in omega-6 fatty acids from grain and vegetable oils, while omega-3s are the ones that degrade and disappear during processing and storage. The practical solution is not calculating a precise numerical ratio but rather ensuring a daily, high-quality omega-3 supplement is added consistently to counteract the omega-6 dominance inherent in nearly all modern diets.
Are Squid-Based Omega-3s Superior to Fish Oil?
This is where the evidence from FeelGood Omega is most direct and differentiated. Calamari (squid) oil offers several advantages over conventional fish oil.
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- Squid sits low on the food chain, making it naturally free of heavy metals — a significant problem with large-fish-derived oils
- It delivers a high DHA-to-EPA ratio (approximately 920 mg DHA and 410 mg EPA per teaspoon), ideal for brain and neurological health
- Squid populations have been growing for 50+ years, making calamari oil one of the most sustainable omega-3 sources available
- Hair-tissue mineral analysis across thousands of subjects shows that high-fish diets significantly elevate mercury levels — a risk calamari oil eliminates
The heavy metal trade-off that makes long-term daily fish consumption impractical is effectively resolved by switching to a well-sourced squid-based oil, making it arguably the best option for sustainable, safe, long-term omega-3 supplementation.
Does Omega-3 Genuinely Reduce Depression and Anxiety?
The short answer is increasingly yes — but the which and how much remain open. A 2025 biomarker-based analysis of over 250,000 adults found that individuals with the highest omega-3 levels had 15–33% lower odds of a lifetime history of depression and 19–22% lower odds of anxiety. EPA appears to drive the mental health benefit more than DHA, yet most over-the-counter supplements are DHA-dominant and provide less than 1 gram of EPA per day — far below the threshold used in successful clinical trials. A formulation with a clear EPA-to-DHA ratio matters enormously here, which is why knowing the precise EPA and DHA content of a product (as FeelGood Omega H+ provides) is clinically relevant.
How Do Omega-3s Shape the Gut Microbiome?
This is one of the fastest-moving yet least-settled areas of omega-3 science. EPA and DHA increase beneficial bacteria like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, reduce pro-inflammatory LPS-producing bacteria, and strengthen the gut's mucus barrier — the body's first line of defense against toxins leaking into the bloodstream. However, multiple studies have produced inconsistent results, and researchers now believe the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is the key variable: a high omega-6 dominance promotes inflammatory gut bacteria, while a lower ratio reverses this. The practical implication is the same one driving FeelGood Omega's formulation rationale — rebalancing the modern diet's omega-6 excess through daily supplementation addresses the gut microbiome problem simultaneously.
When Is the Best Time of Day to Take Omega-3?
This is a question almost no mainstream source answers definitively, and the data is genuinely surprising. A randomized controlled trial found that morning intake of fish oil significantly decreased serum triglycerides and reduced omega-6 fatty acid levels, while evening intake produced no such effect on triglycerides. Both timing groups showed equal increases in omega-3 tissue levels, meaning plasma incorporation is time-independent, but lipid metabolism benefits are time-dependent. Taking omega-3 with a fat-containing meal in the morning appears to be the most evidence-supported approach for maximizing cardiovascular benefit.
Can Omega-3s Protect Against Cancer — and Which Types?
The cancer question is deeply unresolved and riddled with contradictions. A major meta-analysis of 47 RCTs involving 108,194 participants found that increasing long-chain omega-3 intake has little or no effect on overall cancer diagnosis or death. Yet a February 2026 discovery revealed that omega-3s can curb colorectal cancer — but only when the enzyme ALOX15 is present. Without that enzyme, fish oil actually increased tumor growth in animal models, particularly with DHA. For prostate cancer, higher omega-3 intake is associated with reduced risk in large population studies, yet the mechanism remains unclear. The emerging conclusion: cancer outcomes from omega-3 are gene-dependent, making this one of the clearest cases where personalized genomic testing may eventually determine whether supplementation helps or harms.
Do Omega-3s Benefit Skin Health?
The skin connection is real but severely under-researched. EPA and DHA reduce inflammation in conditions like atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and contact hypersensitivity, with clinical trials showing measurable improvements in dermatitis severity scores with daily omega-3 supplementation. DHA also appears to protect against UV radiation damage and has shown antitumor effects on squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma in laboratory settings. However, the number of rigorous clinical trials in skin disease is described by researchers themselves as "limited," and almost no research exists on how omega-3s interact with keratinocytes — the cells that make up 95% of the outer skin. This is an area where the anti-inflammatory and oxidation-protection properties of a clean, high-potency source like calamari oil are logically relevant.
How Critical Are Omega-3s During Pregnancy and Fetal Brain Development?
This question now has a stronger answer than ever before. The NIH in 2025 officially endorsed omega-3 supplementation for preventing preterm birth for the first time, recommending at least 250 mg of EPA + DHA daily during pregnancy, with an additional 100–200 mg of DHA specifically for fetal development. DHA is actively mobilized from maternal fat stores and transported across the placenta, accumulating in the fetal brain during critical neurodevelopmental windows — particularly the second trimester. What remains unanswered is the precise cumulative dose needed across each trimester and how maternal DHA depletion during pregnancy affects her own long-term cognitive and mental health post-delivery. Our suggestion is to take 1000 - 2000 mg of FeelGood OmegaH+ for pregnant mothers.
Can Omega-3s Prevent Autoimmune Diseases?
A 2024 clinical investigation found that omega-3 supplementation reduced the rate of autoimmune disease development — including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and thyroid disease — though vitamin D showed stronger long-term effects. The mechanism involves omega-3's ability to suppress the NF-κB inflammatory pathway, reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines, and produce specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) that resolve inflammation without suppressing the immune system. The key unanswered question is whether supplementation must begin before autoimmune onset to be protective, or whether it can slow progression after diagnosis — a distinction with major clinical implications that current trials have not resolved.
Does the Form of Omega-3 (Triglyceride vs. Ethyl Ester) Matter Long-Term?
Most mass-market fish oil supplements use the ethyl ester (EE) form, which is a chemically concentrated but less natural form of omega-3. The natural triglyceride (TG) form — as found in whole fish and in squid/calamari oil — has consistently shown superior absorption in short-term studies. FeelGood Omega is formulated in the natural triglyceride form, which is one of its distinguishing features over standard fish oil products. The unresolved long-term question is whether EE vs. TG differences in absorption translate into meaningful differences in clinical outcomes over years of supplementation — a distinction that has not been tested in a head-to-head long-term RCT.
What Is the Role of Omega-3 in Joint Health and Inflammation Resolution?
Omega-3s don't merely reduce inflammation — they actively resolve it through a class of metabolites called specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs), which reprogram immune cells, lower cytokines, and enhance tissue repair without immunosuppression. This distinction between suppressing and resolving inflammation is critical: anti-inflammatory drugs suppress the immune response, while omega-3-derived SPMs restore normal function. For joints specifically, EPA and DHA are documented to reduce arthritis severity, stiffness, and pain in both humans and dogs.
Are Heavy Metal Contamination Risks in Fish Oil Overstated or Understated?
This is a question where clinical observational data cuts through the theoretical debate. Hair-tissue mineral analysis performed by Dr. Peter Dobias across thousands of patients clearly showed that dogs fed high-fish diets had significantly elevated mercury levels compared to those not eating fish regularly.
This real-world biomarker evidence supports the concern that relying on fish-derived omega-3 — whether from food or most fish oil supplements — creates a measurable heavy metal accumulation risk over time. Sourcing omega-3 from low-food-chain species like squid, which accumulate far fewer heavy metals, is the practical solution currently available.
The larger unanswered research question is at what cumulative tissue mercury level do subclinical neurological and immune effects begin — a threshold that has never been established for long-term omega-3 supplement users specifically.
Does Omega-3 Status Affect How Well Vaccines and Immune Challenges Are Handled?
This is arguably one of the newest and least-explored frontiers. Emerging research suggests omega-3s modulate immune cell function at a fundamental level — shifting macrophages from pro-inflammatory (M1) to anti-inflammatory (M2) states and enhancing the production of IL-10, a key regulatory immune signal. The practical implication is that individuals with low omega-3 status may mount more inflammatory but less effective immune responses.
Whether optimizing omega-3 levels before vaccination or illness improves immune outcomes — antibody titers, recovery speed, inflammation resolution — is almost entirely unstudied and represents a wide-open research gap.
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