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DHA and EPA how much do we need

I know most tribal populations had access to fish, some of which have 2000 dha/epa every 6 ounces. Most fish oils only give 200-300 per caplet, i'd have to take up to 9 caplets to …
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Trying to figure out which suppliments to take

I know getting vitamins/minerals from food is best, which I try to do. But I also know I don't have a "perfect" diet and supplements may benefit me. Basically I am undecided on whe …
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Which is current best omega 3 brand?

Probably this have been asked a thousand times but I'm looking for the best Omega 3 Brand right now.
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EPA/DHA amounts in inuit diet?

Anyone know the approximate amounts of EPA and DHA the Inuit consume(d)? I know it's way up there, but just wondering if there's some good data on the numbers.
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Fish Oils make Leaky Gut worse?

Study shows that DHA increases the permeability of tight junctions in the gut. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12591548 I know you always hear contradicting things: too much sa …
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Sainsbury’s Eggs

http://www2.sainsburys.co.uk/food/foodandfeatures/safety_quality/articles/eggs.htm Look at the big selection of eggs there - cage-free, barn, free-range, taste the difference free …
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alpha linolenic acid = underrated neolithic agent of disease?

I've noticed that a lot of people keep saying that we're poor converters of ALA to EPA and DHA, so we should get our omega 3s from meat and fish. The latter is true, but grass fed …
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What do you think of Kirkland Fish oil - 300mg of EPA and DHA?

Hey All, I was just wondering what the latest verdict on this fish oil is. I know a while ago, they used to list the combined EPA and DHA levels, and Robb Wolf himself said that h …
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Are freshwater fish low on Omega-3s?

I tend to do a good amount of fishing, so I've been trying to figure out the Omega-3/EPA and DHA levels for freshwater fish. Outside of Salmon (difficult to get in the Midwest), Wa …
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What’s the highest DHA+EPA Fish Oil on the market?

I'm looking for a very High count of DHA+EPA Fish Oil in capsule form. I know StrongerFasterHealthier has some really high quality product, but they are very expensive. Are there a …
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Is n-3 fat in pastured beef ALA or DHA/EPA?

Hello, There are many sources which state the n-3 fat in pastured beef is DHA/EPA rather than ALA. E.g. from KGH: "DHA/EPA are found in pastured butter, beef and lamb, and fatty …
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How expensive is your urine?

Americans are known for having the world's most expensive urine due to the many supplements we take on a regular basis. Since going paleo, I have drastically cut down on my vitami …
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Will I gain super Omega-3 mutant abilities?

My new bottle of "Omega 3 Liquid" arrived today, which totals out per 5ml: 825mg EPA / 550mg DHA. Earlier today just after lunch I didn't have a teaspoon at hand so just filled up …
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Why does flaxseed oil have a better effect on my gums than fish oil?

A few years ago when I was still veg*n but transitioning to paleo I started taking flax seed oil. One effect it had was that my gums stopped bleeding. After reading about some nega …
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Pregnancy and DHA supplementation

So my wife was given some supplements from the nurse (trial boxes) and told that she should take these and stop taking any regular DHA supplementation (I know she possibly needs th …

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