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Deep Flow - Daily Support For Your Body’s Omega-3 Needs

Deep Flow - Daily Support For Your Body’s Omega-3 Needs

14 min read JUL 17, 2026

Key Takeaways

Omega-3s are fatty acids essential for brain health, optimal heart health/circulation, cellular health, and so much more (2). Unfortunately, our bodies can’t make these fatty acids on their own, requiring specific dietary intake or quality supplementation for optimal health support (3). Here, we’re detailing the need for and potential benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, including an break down of Deep Flow, Lifeboost’s quality omega-3 supplement made from wild caught small fish from Peru and Morocco, a fish oil source with a naturally cleaner starting point, molecularly distilled and third party tested for optimal purity, containing 600 mg of DHA+EPA in a small, once daily serving, softgel.

Omega-3s: what are they, why do you need them (studies, potential benefits, etc.)
Deep Flow Details & Differences: explanation of Deep Flow omega-3 supplement including DHA/EPA amounts, sourcing, processing, testing, and ease of use

What is the most abundant omega-3 in your brain?

No, this isn’t a junior high school health/science quiz, but rather an important life and health inquiry.

Pulling out our cheat sheet here for a quick answer - DHA is the most abundant omega-3 in your brain, accounting for more than 90% of the fatty acids in brain tissue, making up between 10-20% of your brain’s total lipids (1).

Now for another, supportive, question?

Combined with DHA, which omega-3 is needed by your body to manage inflammation and support brain health, cellular health, and more (2)?

Again, with the quick answer cheat sheet - EPA is another crucial omega-3 fatty acid needed by your body to provide this needed support.

So then, if these omega-3s are abundant in your brain or widely needed for healthy cells, brain function, etc., why do we hear so much about supplementing our diets with these fatty acids?

We’ll go into much greater detail in a few moments, but to put it briefly - your body needs these fatty acids, but it can’t produce them (not efficiently) on its own (3).

Most expert advice centers around getting these essentials from your diet.

But unfortunately, while this could potentially be the best course of action, most people eating a standard Western diet get less than 100 mg of combined DHA+EPA per day from food (4).

So then, most folks rightfully turn to supplements to bridge these dietary gaps with the goal of supporting whole body health.

However, if you’re like most people (5), getting the best benefits from supplements can be tricky as you plan out your day - with food at breakfast, on an empty stomach, twice a day, three times a day with meals, within 2 hours of bedtime, and the list goes on and on for these oftentimes complicated supplement requirements.

And, this doesn’t even touch on supplement quality, sourcing, and side effects.

Enter Deep Flow…

Deep Flow is your simple, once a day, no fishy smell or aftertaste, purely sourced, clean, tested, quality fish oil that provides your body with 600 mg of omega-3s.

To clarify, that’s 360 mg of EPA for cardiovascular support, potential inflammation reduction, and more, combined with 240 mg of DHA for brain support - all in one small softgel.

That’s right, Deep Flow is a small package with big potential.

So, let’s take a few moments to explore exactly why your body needs these omega-3s, how DHA and EPA support your brain, heart, cells, etc., how Deep Flow delivers these supportive needs, and what makes this small softgel stand out in a sea of supplements.

Omega-3s: What Are They And Why Do You Need Them?

Assortment of omega-3-rich foods, including fresh salmon, chia seeds, flaxseeds, walnuts, avocado, pumpkin seeds, soybeans, olive oil, spinach, and fish oil capsules, arranged on a marble surface.

Omega-3s are essential fatty acids that serve your body by performing crucial functions needed for survival such as giving you energy, providing structure for your cells, helping your cells interact to perform needed functions, supporting brain health/function, supporting heart health/circulation, and more (3).

There are three primary types of omega-3 fatty acids: ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (14).

ALA is mainly found in plant oils, while DHA and EPA are found in fish and some other sources of seafood; though your body is able to convert very small amounts of ALA to DHA and EPA, in general it cannot make sufficient amounts of these fatty acids (14).

This doesn’t mean that your body is malfunctioning or subpar, it simply means that we are meant to exist in connection with nature, dietary components, sleep, sunlight exposure, exercise - you know, all the elements of a healthy lifestyle - each of these being crucial aspects of how our bodies function optimally (15, 16, 17).

And, when it comes to omega-3s, your body needs these external sources, here derived from your diet, to increase levels of DHA and EPA (14).

So, thus far we’ve vaguely run through a list of the area's omega-3s support, but getting down to the bare bones of the matter, what do they really do, or rather, how do they support your body?

While we don’t have time to detail every way omega-3s support your body, we’d like to cover the most studied benefits of omega-3 fatty acids including brain, cardiovascular, and cellular health.

1- Brain Health

Illustration of brain and eye health featuring a human brain, an eye model, fish oil capsules, and oily fish, representing the role of omega-3 fatty acids in supporting cognitive function, vision, and nervous system health.

DHA is the most abundant omega-3 in your brain’s grey matter. It affects and influences neurological function in a variety of complex ways, including the modulation of signal transduction pathways, neurotransmission, neurogenesis, neuroinflammation, brain cell membrane integrity and organization, etc. (18).

Translation - your brain needs DHA to function, period!

In fact, this fatty acid makes up more than 90% of all fatty acids needed in your brain (18).

However, as we mentioned above, the average Western diet often results in deficiencies in this omega-3.

This, of course, has opened the door for many scientific studies surrounding the supplementation of DHA, and these studies have shown promising results:

DHA supplementation showed improved reaction time and memory in randomized controlled trials (19).
Some studies have shown a decrease in mild cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease with omega-3 supplementation (20).

Closely linked with brain health is eye health, where DHA and EPA both act as structural building blocks for your retina, while also supporting your eyes with anti-inflammatory benefits (21).

2- Cardiovascular Health

Illustration of cardiovascular health featuring a human heart, salmon, fish oil capsules, and blood vessels with red blood cells, highlighting the role of omega-3 fatty acids in supporting heart health and healthy circulation.

Omega-3s have long been studied for their benefits to multiple areas of whole-body health, and of these few primary areas of support, the American Heart Association lists these fatty acids as a crucial recommendation for supporting the health of your heart (22).

Here’s a few noteworthy quotations and findings:

“Several studies have shown that individuals who consumed fatty fish a few times a week had almost one half the risk of death from coronary artery disease and almost one third the risk of death from a heart attack in comparison with those who consumed no fish” (22, 23). Two servings of fish per week provides 250-500 mg of EPA+DHA (30).
“Studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids can promote cardiovascular health by both primary and secondary prevention of cardiac disease, and most notably by reducing fatal cardiac events including sudden cardiac death” (24).

While both DHA and EPA are beneficial to heart health, EPA is commonly considered the biggest heart health supporter.

And, the combination of these fatty acids, according to research findings, may offer benefits such as reducing triglycerides, reducing the risk of arrhythmias, slowing the buildup of plaque, and slightly lowering blood pressure (25).

3- Cellular Health

Illustration of a healthy cell membrane with a phospholipid bilayer, membrane proteins, mitochondria, and surrounding cells, representing cellular health and the role of healthy fats, including omega-3 fatty acids, in supporting cell structure and function.

You could say that cellular health is the foundation of all health, including those aspects we just covered (brain and heart) and everything in between.

This is true because your cells are the foundation of every part of your body - your tissues, organs, organ systems, etc. (26).

As we mentioned above, omega-3s make up the structural components of your brain’s cell membranes.

Likewise, these fatty acids are a part of the cell membranes of your heart’s muscle cells (24).

But, as we said, this is only the beginning.
The Harvard School of Public Health lists omega-3 fatty acids as needed for building cell membranes throughout the body, affecting the very function of cell receptors (27).

As omega-3s aid in cellular membrane make-up as well as cellular communication, being deficient in these fatty acids can affect everything from eye health to cognitive function, inflammatory diseases and conditions, immune responses, circulation, and so much more (3, 21, 24, 28)

Deep Flow Details & Differences

We’ve briefly discussed the benefits of omega-3s in supporting brain, heart, and cellular health, but bodily needs and support are only part of why we created Deep Flow.

As we’ve seen the need for quality DHA and EPA supplementation, why not simply grab any fish oil supplement on grocery shelves or in online storefronts?

Our CEO, Dr. Charles, explains his frustration and vision with this best -

“I’ve seen what’s on shelves. Fish oil that doesn’t name the source species. Minimal processing. No transparency on testing. I wanted something different.”

So, now we want to address those factors (and more) as we examine the important details and differences you’ll find in Deep Flow.

To address these common concerns surrounding traditional fish oil supplements, we’d like to highlight 5 areas of difference that distinguish Deep Flow:

1- DHA/EPA Amounts

Illustration of omega-3 sources and benefits featuring salmon, fish oil capsules, a brain model, and a heart model, highlighting the importance of DHA and EPA for supporting brain function, heart health, and overall wellness.

As we stated in the introduction, the average person eating a standard Western diet receives less than 100 mg daily of EPA and DHA (combined) from food (4).

And, as we also learned above, our bodies need these omega-3s but cannot efficiently make this amount for best body support (3).

This doesn’t mean our bodies aren’t made to fully thrive, but it does mean, as we’ve already stated, that we’re designed to receive aid from our environment (food, sunlight, etc.) (3).

So, when we’re not able to consume the amounts of omega-3s needed for optimal health support, this is where quality supplements come in, bridging any gaps in our diet and lifestyle and providing exactly what our bodies require.

Unfortunately, herein lies a problem…

According to the National Institute of Health, “a typical fish oil supplement provides about 1,000 mg of fish oil” (6).

And, while this sounds good on paper, the reality is, of that 1,000 mg of fish oil, these supplements only contain “180 mg of EPA and 120 mg of DHA” on average (6).

The ESFA sets the adequate intake of DHA+EPA at 250 mg per day (7), and the American Heart Association recommends approximately 500 mg per day from fatty fish (or supplementation) for heart health (8).

Deep Flow exceeds these needs, delivering 600 mg of DHA+EPA in a single, small softgel.

2- Sourcing

Split-view image of a commercial fishing boat above the ocean and a school of small fish swimming below the surface, with a fishing net in the foreground, illustrating sustainable marine sourcing of fish for omega-3 production.

Deep Flow sourcing isn’t ambiguous, take a look:

The omega-3s in Deep Flow come from wild caught, small fish - specifically, anchovies and sardines caught off the coasts of Peru and Morocco.

Why wild caught and small?

Sardines and anchovies are small fish, those that are classified near the bottom of the food chain (9).

Compared to larger, longer-living, predatory (higher up on the food chain) fish like tuna or perch, sardines and anchovies naturally accumulate much lower levels of heavy metals, making them the safer choice for omega-3 sourcing (10, 11, 12).

In the end, you’re getting the same omega-3s but with a naturally cleaner starting point.

In other words, the heavy metal impact reveals why label-listed species, or sourcing, truly matters, and this is why we are fully transparent with Deep Flow’s sourcing/labeling.

3- Processing

Close-up of golden omega-3 oil being processed in a modern manufacturing facility, with a technician monitoring stainless steel equipment and softgel capsules in the foreground, illustrating the purification and production of high-quality fish oil supplements.

Typically when we think of processing, or even the term processed, this has a negative connotation with health and wellness, as most of us now know the dangers of highly processed foods (13).

However, when it comes to supplements, processing is actually a good thing…depending on how it’s done, of course.

Fish oil processing involves the removal of the presence of environmental impurities, separating these from the omega-3 fatty acids.

In this regard, we’ve found molecular distillation to be a superior method.

Molecular distillation uses precise temperature and vacuum conditions to separate omega-3 fatty acids from environmental impurities.

What remains, and what you receive in Deep Flow, is concentrated, purified fish oil - manufactured in an FDA-registered, cGMP-compliant facility.

4- Testing

Scientist in a laboratory using a pipette to test fish oil softgel capsules, with a microscope and glassware in the background, illustrating quality control and laboratory testing for purity, potency, and safety of omega-3 supplements.

When you’re putting something into your body, especially for the purpose of supporting health, it’s important to know that what you’re consuming is pure, clean, and frankly - is what it says it is!

And, this is where testing comes in…

As with all Lifeboost products, from our coffee to our tea, and our supplements, Deep Flow is third party tested.

This means each production batch is independently lab-tested for omega-3 potency, contaminant levels, and oxidation.

Further translation - if the batch passes these tests, it ships out to you. But, if the batch fails the test, it never leaves the facility!

The result? Deep Flow delivers purity you can trust!

5- Ease Of Use

Person holding a golden omega-3 softgel capsule beside a bowl of fish oil supplements and a glass of water, illustrating the ease and convenience of taking a daily omega-3 supplement as part of a wellness routine.

You’re likely familiar with omega-3 or fish oil supplements which require you to take them with food, to space each dose out evenly, or to consume 1 gel three times a day.

Likewise, if you’re like me, you’re well acquainted with products that cause nasty tasting and smelling fish burps that last for hours after taking each supplement, not to mention the fishy odor that’s commonly present as soon as you open the supplement bottle.

Thankfully, Deep Flow addresses these concerns as well.

Deep Flow is a small softgel that you only take once a day, with or without food.
When you open a bottle of Deep Flow, you’ll gladly notice it doesn’t smell like fish (thanks to molecular distillation and vitamin E freshness preservation).
Based on all experiences, Deep Flow has no aftertaste, nor does it cause those nasty fish burps that last for hours after you take it.

Conclusion

We’ve ran long already, so we’ll keep this recap brief:

Omega-3s are essential for brain, cellular, heart/circulation health, and so much more.
Unfortunately, our bodies can’t make these fatty acids, requiring specific dietary components or supplementation for optimal health support.
Deep Flow is an omega-3 supplement sourced from anchovies and sardines, molecularly distilled, and third party tested to deliver high-quality DHA+EPA, 600 mg combined in a small, once daily serving, softgel.

That’s right, you can sum up Deep Flow as follows:

No fillers. No junk. No fishy odor. No fish taste. No fish burps.

…just intentionally sourced, meticulously processed, tested, tried, and exceeding global health recommendations of DHA+EPA…a supplement you can incorporate with ease in your efforts to support a healthy mind and body.

FAQ

1- What’s in Deep Flow?

Deep Flow contains wild caught anchovy and sardine oil. This combination of oil is concentrated to deliver 360 mg of EPA and 240 mg of DHA per softgel, or 600 mg of combined omega-3s from small, traceable fish.

This oil is encapsulated in a BSE-free bovine gelatin softgel with natural vitamin E (from sunflower) to preserve freshness.

2- How much omega-3 do I need each day?

Global health authorities suggest daily EPA+DHA intake ranging from 250 mg to approximately 500 mg (7).

Deep Flow delivers 600 mg in a single softgel, meeting and exceeding these levels for healthy adults.

3- How do I use Deep Flow?

You only need to take one Deep Flow softgel daily, with or without food.

4- What makes Deep Flow different from other fish oils?

First, Deep Flow is made from small, wild caught fish, those that tend to sit lower on the food chain.

Considering their ‘place’ on the food chain as well as the short lifecycles typical of these species, heavy metals naturally accumulate at lower levels compared to larger, longer-living predatory fish, such as tuna (10, 11, 12).

Then, Deep Flow is also made using molecular distillation to reduce impurities (29).

Each batch of Deep Flow is also third party tested, and as stated above, delivers 600 mg of combined EPA+DHA per small softgel.

5- What kind of testing is done on Deep Flow?

Each batch of Deep Flow is third party tested by an independent laboratory, and they test for purity, potency, and oxidation.

6- Does Deep Flow contain allergens?

Deep Flow contains fish (anchovies and sardines) and each softgel is made from BSE-free bovine gelatin.

Deep Flow contains no dairy, no gluten, no soy, and no artificial ingredients.

7- Is Deep Flow safe to consume during pregnancy/nursing?

As with any supplement, it is best to consult your healthcare provider for best/individual advice.

8- Does Deep Flow smell like fish, and does it cause fish burps?

No, and no.

There’s no fishy smell when you twist the cap, no oily sheen on the softgel, and no fish-flavored burps.

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Becky Livingston Vance Content writer

Becky is a mother, educator, and content writer for Lifeboost Coffee. She has had three years’ experience as a writer, and in that time she has enjoyed creatively composing articles and ebooks covering the topics of coffee, health and fitness, education, recipes, and relationships.

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