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Re: EPA:DHA
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Todd Moody <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 24 May 2002 09:46:53 -0400
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On Mon, 13 May 2002, L wrote:

> I read somewhere that the optimal dose for mood was 3 grams per day of
> actual EPA/DHA. With the average capsule ratio of 180 to 120mg per 1,000 mg
> fish oil, this works out at about 10 capsules. I have not read anything
> about dose related studies of harm.

Simopoulos recommends 1 gram of EPA+DHA.  I don't remember how
that figure was arrived at.

Todd Moody
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