Posted by jjjaspar on June 2, 2011, at 10:02:01
In reply to Re: High potentcy vites for Schizophrenia, posted by Lao Tzu on March 15, 2011, at 1:54:54
> I do like fish oil for the omega 3s, . . . I've seen many sources that say fish oil, especially the EPA content, is absolutely essential for schizophrenics because of altered fatty acid metabolism in the illness. . . .
>In fact, there is a new drug on the market made with fish oil that lowers high triglycerides.
I think you are referring to Lovaza which is prescription, but all it is is fish oil. The EPA to DHA ratio, I recall is about 1 to 1. Here is some compiled info about the fish oil for schizophrenia, amounts, and brands including Lovaza:
http://itsnotmental.blogspot.com/2008/01/brain-health-omega-3-fatty-acids-fish.html
http://itsnotmental.blogspot.com/2008/02/omega-3-fatty-acids-fish-oil-dha-epa.html
http://itsnotmental.blogspot.com/2008/02/fish-oil-and-favorite-brands-of-omega-3.html
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