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I want to elaborate on a couple of topics not previously addressed: If the brain is so full of DHA, then why does EPA (and not DHA) help with mood*? The concept of ‘Unopposed EPA’ The best summary of the state of the science was published by Dr. Sublette of Columbia University Medical Center. SheRead More

Editor: this article was written in 2013. Our understanding of DHA’s role in health has changed in that time. Optimal brain health requires more DHA than this piece suggests. More here. — Here’s another reason why OmegaVia is high in EPA and low in DHA: DHA Omega-3 – a little bit goes a long way.Read More

Why OmegaVia has so much more EPA than DHA. And why that’s important for your health. How much EPA or DHA your fish oil has matters. But it depends on what your age and health goals are – if you’re 25 and pregnant or 60 and achy. You need a high-DHA formula if you’re: pregnantRead More

I recently got five calls within a few hours, all with the same questions: Does your fish oil have 1000 mg Omega-3? Yes. Is your fish oil enteric coated? Yes. Is your fish oil tested by IFOS? Yes. Does your formula have Vitamin D? No, and it shouldn’t! I knew something was up. That somethingRead More

In the last few blogs, we focused on Omega-3 and its potential effects on your mood.* Especially, EPA Omega-3. While mood health may be influenced by several non-nutritive factors like trauma or illness, what’s at the tip of your fork can  affect the way you feel. But even if you are diligent about avoiding sugarRead More

What is poor mood health is a food-borne illness? No, not like Salmonella or E. coli. But a love affair with junk food and fast food could be a culprit. Tyler Graham and Dr. Drew Ramsey make a strong case for this in their book ‘The Happiness Diet.’ This is not a book review, butRead More

Eating fish is strongly correlated to improved mood. * Our current understanding of the science suggests EPA Omega-3 found in fish oil appears to help with mood* DHA Omega-3 does not* Roughly 1000 – 2000 mg of EPA was found to be a beneficial dose* But what about your diet? Can diet have an impactRead More

Should you take Red Yeast Rice along with your fish oil supplement? That’s a frequent question in my inbox. My answer: No. Why? Here’s the short version: If the Red Yeast Rice works, it’s illegal. If it’s legal, it won’t work. And the long version: Many people turn to Red Yeast Rice because they’ve heardRead More

In Part 1, I discussed some of the selection criteria for becoming a ‘favorite fish oil brand.’ And we looked at some good quality liquid fish oils. But how ’bout pills? Well, here are the brands of fish oil pills we love. Prices checked on company websites during July 2011 and may be different now.Read More

Vegans and Vegetarians Finally Have a Couple of Good Alternatives for Fish Oil Quite a few customers have called asking about vegan alternatives for fish oil. Before I give them options, I first must have the Flaxseed-oil-is-virtually-useless talk. People are usually disappointed and surprised that Flaxseed isn’t a substitute for fish oil. One pleasant fellowRead More