Posted by Larry Hoover on August 22, 2003, at 8:17:36
In reply to Re: Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Depression -, posted by snow man on August 21, 2003, at 3:46:32
> i've been taking fish oil "food supplements" for a year or so now. i can't say that i've noticed any change in how it's affected my depression. but from what i've read there are other health benefits so i guess, in that sense, it's still a good thing.
Quite correct. There are many health advantages to fish oil, even if you don't notice mood effects. I worded that last phrase quite purposely. You may not notice the psych effects, because we aren't likely to pick up on subtle or gentle change. If you keep a mood diary, or the like, you may find that your mood has stabilized. That is the primary psych effect, IMHO.
> i have had a bit of a challenge in understanding the dosage "concentrations". the labeling seems to be somewhat proprietary between manufacturers and sort of hard to compare one bottle to another. anyone have some insight here?
Believe it or not (please believe), the vast majority of fish oil supps in North America come from a single manufacturer, which does all the purification and encapsulation. Some premium products are exceptions to that, but I still wonder if they're worth the extra money.
About labels, and what they mean, I'd be happy to help with that, if you'd post a couple examples.
Lar
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