Posted by Larry Hoover on April 28, 2003, at 22:57:35
In reply to Larry, Re: Supplements for a near-beginner?, posted by McPac on April 28, 2003, at 20:06:56
> "About fish oil: take as much as you can tolerate".
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> Lar, what do you think of the studies saying that, for depression, 1 gr/EPA per day is best, 2 gr/day is inneffective......I often take studies w/ a grain of salt. I take much more daily myself. Why do you say "take as much as you can tolerate"?The study that found that 1 gram/day of EPA was more effective than higher doses used a derivative of just one constituent of fish oil, ethyl eicosapentaenoate, or E-EPA. I don't think that you can generalize that result to fish oil, which contains DHA and other fatty acids, whose effects are probably additive or synergistic with those of the EPA.
The Inuit are thought to average 24 or more grams of long-chain omega-3s per day.
I was thinking in terms of gastro-intestinal tolerance, and concerns about sleep quality, as some people report that they have difficulties in those areas.
Lar
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