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Re: EPA/AA Testing For Paleos
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Theola Walden Baker <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 5 Sep 2002 20:20:33 -0500
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Adrienne Smith"
> Any paleos out there who maximize dietary amounts of Omega3 with oily fish
> and/or supplements ever have their EPA/AA serum levels tested?  And if so,
> when you altered your ratio to favor EPA, did you feel better?
> Barry Sears believes that a ratio of 1.5 is ideal.  Thoughts?

Not sure what you mean by "maximize" but I supplement 3gms EPA/DHA (30:20
ratio) and eat fish usually 4-8 times a week, though some of it is farm
raised.  Can't say that I've noticed any difference in the way I feel.

What are the names of the tests for EPA/AA?

Theola

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