A good rule of thumb for most people using fish oil for prevention of heart disease, take 1000 mg of EPA + DHA daily. Other sources of omega-3’s tend to contain ALA, which may not be converted to DHA and EPA at high levels. Fifteen to 30 milliliters of flax oil have been used to lower cholesterol.
Some days it’s stronger and some days it’s not as bad, but on average it’s a 3-4 out of 10. It’s not debilitating, but it’s definitely serious enough (and been going on long enough) that I really don’t want to go on with this 10-30% reduction in my usual clarity / connectedness / groundedness. Things that help: Running.
EPA and DHA are omega-3, long-chain (20 carbons or more) PUFAs. EPA consists of a 20-carbon chain with 5 double bonds (20:5), while DHA is a 22-carbon chain with 6 double bonds (20:6). As represented by the omega-3 nomenclature, the first double bond is located at the third carbon from the methyl group (omega) end of the chain.
A deficiency in Omega-3 can lead to various health problems, so it is important to consume Omega-3 fatty acids. It takes a few weeks to correct an omega-3 deficiency but it may take a few months to see a significant change in symptoms. ALSO READ : Signs of Nutritional Deficiency.
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