Hello dubbyah,
Sorry for the confusion. The
ALCAR-Arginate is a new patented molecule, a "supercharged" version of regular ALCAR if you will. With all the benefits associated with
ALCAR and
ALCAR-Arginate, I personally wanted to augment the very generous dose of ALCAR already contained in
Ortho-Mind. It is simply my way of tweaking my Ortho-Mind/Piracetam/Aniracetam combo. Because of the additional
ALCAR, it is appropriate to add the R(+) because they should be taken as a ratio. If you are not taking supplemental ALCAR with the Ortho-Mind, there is no need to add the R(+) unless you simply want additional free radical protection. R(+) is great stuff for the whole body, skin and brain.
Regarding the fish oil, again, I personally use the EPA Brite. I see on some other threads that a "high EPA" oil is used by some people, however AOR's research on the
EPA-Brite is clear that the benefits sought are found with EPA only products. To quote their research:
"The common thinking on the different functions of the different omega-3s is: EPA for the heart, DHA for the brain.
There’s a reasonable-sounding argument behind this notion, based on the fact that DHA (docosahexaenoic acid, or 22:6w3) is a major component of the brain, while there’s only a tiny amount of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid, or 20:5w3) in the nervous system. So when research started to show that countries and individuals who consumed more fish seemed more resistant to depression, schizophrenia, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and bipolar disorder, almost everyone leapt to the conclusion that the seaborne secret just had to be DHA.
Not that it made any practical difference, of course: after all, nearly all EPA and DHA supplements come in the form of concentrated fish oil softgels with a significant amount of both fatty acids. So, the assumption was, you could get both benefits in one pill by just taking a common fish oil supplement.
Nice-sounding theory. But, as a series of randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trials have shown, dead wrong."
Yes, the EPA Brite is not cheap. Yes it is pharmaceutical quality. Yes it has zero DHA. Yes it is kept refrigerated for full potency. Point being- you are getting exactly what you pay for compared to any other product on the market. I would say that the lesson here is that if you seek the clinically documented effect of an antibiotic, don't take an aspirin instead. [tung] I want to be clear that I do not espouse that EPA is right for everybody.
Relentless Improvement ALSO sells DHA only, AND we sell what I believe is the very best combo product on the market-
LEF Super EPA/DHA . I am not trying to steer people toward EPA, but wanted to clarify that they each have specific use indications, and a "high EPA/DHA combo" will not produce the same results as a pharmaceutical grade 100% EPA product. [lol]
Oh, and don't forget the basics! A strong house is not built on a weak foundation. Cognitive enhancement is found at the top of the "health hierarchy". Diet, exercise and good sleep are essential precursors to clear thought and good memory. The new
Essential Mix should be part of your foundation.
Hope this helps, and I wish you the best!
Kind Regards,
psychenaut
Edited by psychenaut, 18 March 2005 - 01:53 AM.