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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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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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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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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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Is Alpha Linolenic Acid still necessary in the presence of a high DHA and EPA intake?

I know that Omega 3s are essential fatty acids and you need to supplement with fish oil. I Googled omega 3s and Wikipedia states that ALA (Alpha linolenic acid) is also an essentia …
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Is Polyunsaturated Fat Even Necessary in Our Diet?

Are polyunsaturated fats necessary in our diet at all? I am having difficulty researching this and sorting through all of the BS which gets planted on all of the pages of results. …
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Choosing Omega-3 Supplements

I looked through all the other supplement questions, but I couldn't quite find the answers to any of these questions, possibly because they're so basic: (1) When looking at Omega- …
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Any target for EPA to DHA ratio?

Any target for EPA to DHA ratio?
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Could too much omega 3 weaken the immune system?

We all know that a good intake of omega 3 is essential for good health. Nevertheless watching this video by one of the Danish doctors who started the studies of the Innuit diet (fr …
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Looking for a list of DHA and EPA content in different foods

Since I am learning about the different effects of DHA and EPA fatty acids I would like to know if you know of a good list of the specific contents of EPA and DHA (not just the sum …

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