Posted by saturn on January 17, 2007, at 17:16:25
In reply to EPA vs DHA-Please explain, posted by Tom Twilight on January 17, 2007, at 16:28:11
> I'd also really like to know the answer to this one!
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> I've heard that EPA is the oil you need and that DHA can actually be counter productive, (for mental health at least)
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> I've also heard that this nonsense and that a balanced blend is best.
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> I'm so confused..........My understanding is that the vast majority of studies using omega 3's for psychiatric disorders such as depresssion, adhd... use either no DHA or a very high EPA/DHA ratio. And yes, I've also read that too much DHA may be counterproductive. Now perhaps the ratio is not as important with respect to non-psychiatric conditions, ie cardiovascular health. I'm still curious as to the efficiency of conversion of EPA to DHA.
You may find this link interesting:
http://www.fattyacidtrip.com/dha-useless-for-treating-adhd/
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