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I take 90% EPA fish oil capsules from a company called Mind1st for depression.  I have always taken fish oil capsules bought from places like Holland and Barratt but hadn't realised how little the EPA and DHA was in terms of percentage.  Mind1st say that taking DHA with EPA can inhibit the effects of EPA and at this dose is not needed as EPA is a precursor for the body to produce enough DHA. I have been taking these capsules for 3 months and have been able to slowly reduce my antidepressants. 

Can someone please tell me who is right about EPA and taking it with or without DHA?  It is all rather confusing.  My father died at 51 of a heart attack although my mother is still going strong at 97 and I have read that you need DHA particularly to avoid heart problems which I am not taking but the EPA seems to be working for depression.  Thank you.

 

by Denise Clark, ND
on 28 Jan, 2010
Sorry to take so long to respond. Your concern is whether you are getting enough DHA. You are correct that DHA is important for the heart and the American Heart Association recommends those that have coronary artery disease to get 900 mg/day of a combo EPA/DHA and 650 mg/day for healthy adults. The DHA target is 300 mg/day.  Yes, some EPA is converted to DHA however everyone is different on how effectively  they convert EPA to DHA so i believe it is best to take a fish oil capsulte with both EPA/DHA due to the important role that DHA plays in preventing heart disease.

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