How accurate is this (Omega 3 EPA and DHA)?

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For schizophrenic patients, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplements inhibit the effects of EPA supplements so it is recommended that the patient only takes the EPA supplement, which the body will convert into the amount DHA it needs [59-65]. Double-blind, placebo controlled studies, randomized, placebo controlled studies, and open-label clinical studies have all shown that approximately 2 g of EPA taken daily in addition to one’s existing medication effectively decreases symptoms in schizophrenic patients [59,60,65].

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I used to use vegEPA. Which is 100% epa for that reason. It didn’t do much for me so i stopped taking it after 6 months.

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The studies I have seen which have been successful include both DHA and EPA.

The sweet spot seems to be 60% EPA, 40% DHA in amounts of 1.2 to 2.2 grams per day.

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I really don’t experience much from my omega 3’s. I’ll keep both comments in mind. Thanks.

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Here’s a paper which used brain imaging to show effects, that’s good because it doesn’t rely on people’s subjective experiences.

Fish oil isn’t a rapid acting sort of supplement, you probably have to take it for at least 6 months.

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I take Vascepa prescription strength EPA Fish Oil capsules.
EPA has weak Antipsychotic properties.

EPA/DHA is good for mood disorders.

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I don’t really feel anything when I take my fish oil but I am convinced that there are some significant health benefits, it is probably doing something in there whether I feel it or not.

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I will say that I can actually feel the fish oil go to my brain. I take Carlson’s lemon flavored fish oil says it has 800 mg epa, 500 mg dha…sourced from anchovy sardine and mackerel.

I’m happy with it, although I hear krill oil is best

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Where do you get it from @yaz1? It looks kinda pricey.

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there’s a gnc right next to my therapists office so I go in there once a month and get a new bottle after my appointment with my therapist…it’s a little pricey but it works for me.

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also I keep mine refrigerated, I don’t leave it at room temperature

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I guess $30 is reasonable for something that works.

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