Performance Lab Omega-3
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Performance Lab Omega-3 falls short.
A vegan omega-3 from Performance Lab: 3 softgels give 1,800mg algal oil (life's OMEGA 60) with 990mg total omega-3, including 540mg DHA and 270mg EPA, every amount on the label. The DHA dose sits below the 900mg-1.2g a day used in the positive memory trials, so it is a general-health omega-3 with a brain-health angle rather than a nootropic; the algae source and the vendor's carrageenan-free softgels are its main differentiators.
What it does
Performance Lab Omega-3 is an algae-based omega-3 supplement sold through performancelab.com (operated by Performance Lab USA Corp., Winter Park, Florida). The vendor positions it 'to support optimal health and performance of the brain, eyes, heart and (much) more'. One serving is 3 NutriGels, softgels the vendor describes as vegan and free of gelatin and carrageenan (other ingredients listed: gellan gum, pectin, starch and glycerin), holding 1,800mg algal oil from life's OMEGA 60 with 990mg total omega-3 fatty acids, of which 540mg is DHA and 270mg is EPA; a bottle holds 30 servings. The label suggests 3 softgels with your first meal of the day. The vendor states it is 'third-party tested for purity and potency' and Clean Label Project certified; the product page shows the certification logo but no certificate or batch number. US orders ship from the brand's New Jersey fulfilment centre (per performancelab.com's shipping page, checked 2026-10-05).
How it works
DHA is the main structural omega-3 in brain cell membranes. In two 6-month trials it improved memory measures at 900mg a day in adults aged 55 and over with age-related cognitive decline (Yurko-Mauro 2010, sponsored by the algal-DHA maker Martek) and at 1.16g a day in healthy 18-45-year-olds with low DHA intake (Stonehouse 2013); this product supplies 540mg, below both. The wider evidence is mixed: a 2012 Cochrane review found no cognitive benefit from omega-3 supplements in cognitively healthy older adults. We found no trial of EPA alone for cognition; a 2024 dose-response meta-analysis of 24 trials of mixed EPA and DHA in adults aged 40 and over found an executive-function benefit trend above 500mg a day of total omega-3 (Suh 2024), which the 990mg here exceeds. The oil comes from algae rather than fish, so it suits vegans. Performance Lab Omega-3 itself has not been tested in a published trial.
What to expect
Performance Lab says Omega-3 starts working in around 30 minutes, that you may first notice improvements to hair, nails and skin, and that other benefits build over time; both positive DHA memory trials ran for 6 months, so do not expect a quick cognitive effect. Take 3 softgels with your first meal of the day. Our DHA ingredient page notes that in a 2021 meta-analysis of cardiovascular trials, omega-3 supplements were linked to a higher risk of atrial fibrillation, more so above 1g a day; one serving here gives 990mg of total omega-3, so ask your doctor first if you have a heart-rhythm condition or already take another omega-3. In the US it costs $49 one-time for 30 servings, $44.10 a month on a monthly subscription or $36.75 a month on the 4-month plan ($147 every 4 months), checked 2026-10-05. Standard US shipping takes 4-8 business days and costs $9.95, free over $100 and on subscriptions (per performancelab.com's shipping page, checked 2026-10-05).
Hero ingredients
- DHA540mg
- EPA270mg
Who it's for
- Vegan omega-3 from algal oil (life's OMEGA 60) rather than fish
- 990mg total omega-3 per serving, every amount on the label
- Softgels the vendor says are free of gelatin and carrageenan
Who should skip
- 540mg DHA is below the 900mg-1.2g a day used in the positive DHA memory trials
- Ratio wording is inconsistent: the product page mostly describes an 'optimal 2:1 EPA:DHA' ratio, but the label's 540mg DHA and 270mg EPA make it 2:1 DHA to EPA; the page also says one serving provides 900mg of EPA and DHA, while those two label rows add up to 810mg
- A general-health omega-3 rather than a nootropic; evidence for omega-3 and cognition in healthy adults is mixed
Dosing audit
| Ingredient | Label | Clinical | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHA (algal) | 540mg | 900mg-1.2g DHA/day | ✕ Under |
| EPA (algal) | 270mg | No EPA-specific cognitive anchor; mixed EPA+DHA meta-analyses used ≥500mg/day total omega-3 | ✓ Pass |
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- Dosing vs. clinical evidence30%
- Formula transparency20%
- Value for money15%
- Brand trust10%
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