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[sutur]

During my research in this forum I've often read that the optimal ratio between EPA and DHA one should go for in a fish oil product is 4:1 because there is evidence to suggest that it is primarily EPA which helps cognitive function and mood elevation. While I understand the reasoning behind emphasizing increased EPA intake I don't quite understand why DHA should be detremental to these benefits. Since fish oil yielding a 4:1 ratio is quite hard to get for a decent price I wondered: Is there really a good reason why supplementing 2000mg EPA and 500mg DHA should be better that taking 2000mg EPA and 1000mg DHA?

[quarter]

During my research in this forum I've often read that the optimal ratio between EPA and DHA one should go for in a fish oil product is 4:1 because there is evidence to suggest that it is primarily EPA which helps cognitive function and mood elevation. While I understand the reasoning behind emphasizing increased EPA intake I don't quite understand why DHA should be detremental to these benefits. Since fish oil yielding a 4:1 ratio is quite hard to get for a decent price I wondered: Is there really a good reason why supplementing 2000mg EPA and 500mg DHA should be better that taking 2000mg EPA and 1000mg DHA?

Am I correct in thinking that some research indicates that EPA can be more effective (for memory, learning, concentration and mood) over time, when there is less DHA to compete with it?

[sutur]

Am I correct in thinking that some research indicates that EPA can be more effective (for memory, learning, concentration and mood) over time, when there is less DHA to compete with it?

This is the question that interests me. Is there any evidence to support this hypothesis? How should/could DHA "compete" with EPA?

[rwac]

For what its worth, my personal experience has been that I saw the
benefits of supplements with DHA > EPA.

EPA didn't help me much at all.

Not sure if it means anything as far as long term usage goes.

I guess the question should be: What are you trying achieve with Omega3 ?