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Why are we still looking at mice studies for such a human-used substance? This study used EPA: 0.55 mg/kg/day, and DHA: 0.55 mg/kg/day. Among the largest I've
by hereme888 2y ago
Why are we still looking at mice studies for such a human-used substance?
This study used EPA: 0.55 mg/kg/day, and DHA: 0.55 mg/kg/day.
Among the largest I've heard in human studies are things like 4,400mg EPA and 2,200mg DHA.
Examine.com is one of the best resources to understand what evidence shows about supplements.
EPA appears to be the component that works for depression.
Also, important these days, is the quality: it should be filtered from heavy metals, and processed and stored in a way that avoids it going rancid by the time you consume it.
I strongly believe in the benefits of having a higher omega-3:omega-6 ratio than is common nowadays.
- mattnewton 2y ago> Once the behavioral tests were completed, the mice were killed, and their blood and tissues were analyzed to assess the biological effects of stress and omega-3 supplementation. I think they are trying to show biological causes by carefully controlling the mice’s entire life and then cracking them open at the end of the study. Can’t really do that with humans.
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- ahallock 2y agoYou have to be careful with such high doses over a long period of time. It can cause heart arrhythmia.