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My understanding is that fatty fish consumption is linked with health benefits, but for the most part omega-3 supplementation fails to reproduce these benefits.
by UniverseHacker 6y ago
My understanding is that fatty fish consumption is linked with health benefits, but for the most part omega-3 supplementation fails to reproduce these benefits. Perhaps it's due to other nutrients (selenium?) or perhaps the omega-3 gets oxidized or rancid too easily when purified out.
- chrisco255 6y agoIt's often the case that you need to consume some fat in order for your body to uptake certain nutrients. I'm not sure if omega-3 is one of them.
- lambdaba 6y agoMost studies use very small doses. In my experience the benefits are with what some would consider "megadoses", in the tens of grams range. This is what Dr. Barry Sears, who's a specialist in this area, uses with trauma patients. It's extremely effective at reducing inflammation and brain repair.
- ddorian43 6y agoThe problem with mega doses is that it becomes expensive quickly. 3 grams omega3 daily example.