Posted by Larry Hoover on March 26, 2005, at 12:44:43
In reply to Re: HOw fast do EFA work?, posted by banga on March 26, 2005, at 12:14:16
> How quickly could one expect benefit for mood stabilization with EFAs (fish oil)?
Some people notice immediate effects. I've seen reports of activation and insomnia, occurring immediately.
Generally, the calming and resilient effects tend to come on gradually, over weeks. The fatty acids become incomporated into cell membranes over time, as normal turnover occurs. The half-life of a membrane phospholipid (where the fish fatty acids end up) is measured in weeks, so it takes time for the fish oils to get where they need to go. Some estimates are eight months for the effect to become complete.
Lar
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