Docosapentaenoic acid
tlm884 19 Dec 2012
This is the produce I am considering buying (I do not work for Swanson and am in no way advertising for them)
http://www.swansonvi...sh-oil-60-sgels
chung_pao 19 Dec 2012
http://www.jlr.org/c...0.full.pdf html
This study shows that infants have the highest levels of brain 22:5 fatty acids (DPA), which decline during our lifetime.
Supplementation would probably elevate your brain levels of 22:5; I don't know if this is a good or bad thing though.
In my own opinion, it'd be a beneficial supplement.
Higher omega-3 fatty acids have shown to increase neurogenesis, intelligence, cognitive capacity, memory and recovery of the central nervous system. You've probably heard of the omega-3 hypothesis of schizophrenia as well.
I've noticed a great leap in progression in my mental capacity since I started supplementing with fish oil as well increased gains in strength.
Please post any interesting conclusions you make on this subject, since I'm also very interested in this field of research.
Edited by chung_pao, 19 December 2012 - 08:17 PM.
tlm884 20 Dec 2012
DR. BYELASHOV: It is important to realize that levels of DPA in human milk and blood of healthy humans are similar or higher than those of EPA. This was demonstrated in multiple studies on different populations. This suggests that DPA has an important role in our body; it's there for a reason.
Also, multiple studies demonstrate that higher blood levels of DPA are associated with better health. For example, a recent Harvard study that involved 30,000 participants showed conclusively that higher plasma concentrations of DPA were associated with much better cardiovascular health.
A British study, the Edinburgh Artery Study, demonstrated that although high levels of omega-3s in blood were related to arterial health, DPA was the only fatty acid that was significantly associated with this outcome measure.
From reading what this guy has to say about DPA it sounds like he is convinced that DPA is more essential than EPA and DHA. The product isn't expensive so I might try it for a month, the dosage is only 1 capsule a day. However, I have never been on fish oil for a long term before to compare the results too.
I personally would like a high DHA and high EPA fish oil. I want the benefits of the DHA but I want the anti-inflammatory benefits of the EPA. I have a few chronic medical conditions that would probably be helped along with EPA. However, I think I will place an order for EPA/DHA/DPA and try it for a few months and see how it makes me feel.
Edited by tlm884, 20 December 2012 - 12:23 AM.
chung_pao 20 Dec 2012
http://nutritiondata...products/4104/2
It's very rich in EPA, DHA, DPA and ARA!
Edited by chung_pao, 20 December 2012 - 01:22 AM.
tlm884 20 Dec 2012
The most significant improvements I've experienced since implementing 400g salmon 4-6 times a week in my diet.
http://nutritiondata...products/4104/2
It's very rich in EPA, DHA, DPA and ARA!
I get enough ARA and don't need anymore. I will order some EPA DHA DPA tonight and will keep you posted how the progress goes. Also, with that much salmon aren't you concerned about mercury?
chung_pao 20 Dec 2012
http://en.wikipedia....Mercury_in_fish
What's your take on cholesterol?
I believe it's at least as essential as omega 3 and 6. I notice significant differences in neural function between diets containing high/no cholesterol.
Having a few eggs or cholesterol-rich meat daily always put me in a better mood and makes me more productive the subsequent day.
This is probably due to the anxiolytic and positive effects of Testosterone on monoamine levels.
As it's also an essential building block in nerve tissue and muscle, you should make sure you are getting enough.
Edited by chung_pao, 20 December 2012 - 06:38 PM.
tlm884 21 Dec 2012
I am currently using magnesium taurate with additonal taurate to reduce my cholesterol. I am also using d-limonene to reverse some of the affects of fat on the liver.
blood 04 Jun 2013
Apparently there are few commercially available, rich sources of DPA.
Swanson's is selling a menhaden fish oil product.
I did find a product made from seal blubber which I couldn't bring myself to order.