Posted by jonhed on July 17, 2016, at 18:04:56
In reply to Re: Brain atrophy caused by depression?, posted by Ruuudy on July 17, 2016, at 10:58:34
I know you weren't asking me but i feel a big difference since i started drinking cod liver oil that contains 0.8g EPA and 1.2g DHA and a total 2.4g omega 3, with the rest 0.4g are just cod liver oil and pure omega 3.
The best is if the ratio is 3:1 in EPA/DHA, that is proven to be antidepressant.
But it's expensive.But look out for oils or capsules that have a ratio that is to much of DHA and less EPA, that will not help with mood.
The cod liver oil i drink is 1.5:1 DHA/EPA, and that is good.
Ratio is very important when it comes to essential fatty acids, so look out for a supplement with much EPA in comparison to DHA, and if the DHA is a little bit more, it's no problem, but some are 5:1 DHA/EPA, and that will do nothing.
I don't have time to explain it now cause it's night in sweden, but i will tomorrow if you are interested.
And remember, ALA aka alpha linoleic acid, that comes from flax seeds and so on, is very hard for the body to metabolize to EPA, so the best thing is to cut to the origin = Fish or Algae.
Kind regards / J
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