Posted by Randal on August 16, 2002, at 17:27:08
In reply to Misinformation, corrections:Omega-3 fish oil, posted by Sulpicia on June 25, 2001, at 0:25:10
Hi,
We are currently having a discussion on a different thread about EPA:DHA ratios. Just wanted to post here to see if anyone who was involved in this discussion (Sulpicia?) can tell me the evidence behind statements such as "They learned very early in the study that DHA alone or in ratios of less than 2:1 pitches bipolars into severe depression.." Is this merely from Stoll's book? He does say that higher ratios of EPA:DHA are best and that anectodally some people become more depressed. However, his statements are nowhere as strong as this. Is there additional evidence that I'm not aware of to back up such strong claims?
Thanks!
It would be nice, but not necessary if you could respond to this on the thread containing our recent discussions.
Randal
Sulpicia said (a year ago):
> To start with: people with bipolar disorder should consult Stoll's 1999 paper [sorry no citation, wrong computer tonigh] -- research has clearly demonstrated that bipolars must take EPA in dosages AT LEAST TWICE AS HIGH as the dose of DHA. They learned very early in the study that DHA alone or in ratios of less than 2:1 pitches bipolars into severe depression. And nobody stopped or lowered meds -- the study showed that the bipolars on supplements and meds had fewer incidences of destabilization.
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