Posted by linkadge on September 23, 2012, at 7:15:12
In reply to Re: Omega-3 Fatty Acids » jono_in_adelaide, posted by SLS on September 23, 2012, at 6:09:45
Alcoholics may (as some studies suggest) have reduced ability to produce DHA. This may extend to other illnesses (like bipolar). Lithium has been shown to increase brain levels of DHA and certain DHA metabolites.
DHA is definately important - it is a critical component of grey matter. DHA also has very potent neurotrophic effects.
I (personally) find DHA more of a mood stabilizer and EPA more activating / antidepressant.
I've tried pure EPA, pure DHA and mixtures. I actually use DHA more often. DHA feels like valproate to me. It really slows down my thinking and I feel much less impulsive. My thoughts are more logical and emotionally neutral.
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