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Posted by Civ on April 7, 2004, at 14:34:53
Have any significant studies been done comparing the efficacy of EPA/DHA treatment to SSRIs?
Posted by mistermindmasta on April 7, 2004, at 22:28:47
In reply to Simple question on fish oil, posted by Civ on April 7, 2004, at 14:34:53
> Have any significant studies been done comparing the efficacy of EPA/DHA treatment to SSRIs?
I don't think so. It would be interesting, of course. But who would fund it? I'm sure people are wondering what would occur, but until the money is there, we most only guess.
I think on studies of rats, fish oil increases serotonin production. Does this apply to humans? Probably... but how do it compare to SSRI's?... I have no idea.
Posted by cherylann on April 8, 2004, at 21:33:29
In reply to Re: Simple question on fish oil, posted by mistermindmasta on April 7, 2004, at 22:28:47
Well, I can attest to the fact that SSRI's did not work on my depression. It made me very cold and uncaring. It did wonders for my panic and anxiety.
Fish oil, on the other hand, has lessened my depression to where it is completely bearable, but does nothing for panic and insomnia. BTW, I take 1800mg a day: 1080mg of EPA and 720 of DHA
Just my observations, for whatever they're worth.
Posted by joebob on April 9, 2004, at 9:44:29
In reply to Re: Simple question on fish oil, posted by cherylann on April 8, 2004, at 21:33:29
has a ratio =/> 3:1 of epa to dha
this is the researched ratioi use kirunal or metabloic maintenance, available through emerson ecologics or a practicioner
there are more brands with this ratio coming to market now, check the web
Posted by linkadge on April 11, 2004, at 9:19:35
In reply to Re: Simple question on fish oil, posted by cherylann on April 8, 2004, at 21:33:29
Hey, I did a combination of fish oil and low dose antiphschotic tha worked very well.
The antipsychotic helped the panic, and the omega 3 did lots for the depression..
Linkadge
Posted by mordewis on April 16, 2004, at 0:48:59
In reply to Re: Simple question on fish oil, posted by cherylann on April 8, 2004, at 21:33:29
I control my bipolar with fish oil, and my panic and anxiety with magnesium. I also take extra B vitamins, a standard B-50 formula and just niacin by itself, but I think the magnesium is pretty much handling the anxiety by itself. I take 3 300mg pills a day, Bronson Magnesium Complex. I've read about people taking as much as 11 grams, but when your body gets too much magnesium, it gives you diarrhea, and I'm doing fine at my current level.
Posted by cherylann on April 19, 2004, at 11:33:34
In reply to Re: Simple question on fish oil, posted by mordewis on April 16, 2004, at 0:48:59
What kind of Magnesium do you take (citrate, glutinate, etc?) Also, how long has this combo been working for you?
I'm at my wits end as far as natural supplements go. Fish oil works for me, I take 1800 mgs a day. But, boy, If I miss one dose... down I go. It also does nothing for my panic and lack of ability to sleep. My next try is to add Magnesium.
Sounds like you've got a good combo going and I hope it continues to work for you!
Posted by david smith2 on April 23, 2004, at 8:41:25
In reply to Re: Simple question on fish oil, posted by mordewis on April 16, 2004, at 0:48:59
> I control my bipolar with fish oil, and my panic and anxiety with magnesium. I also take extra B vitamins, a standard B-50 formula and just niacin by itself, but I think the magnesium is pretty much handling the anxiety by itself. I take 3 300mg pills a day, Bronson Magnesium Complex. I've read about people taking as much as 11 grams, but when your body gets too much magnesium, it gives you diarrhea, and I'm doing fine at my current level.
See :biopsychiatry.com/dhaomega.htm
Posted by joebob on April 25, 2004, at 10:36:01
In reply to Re: Simple question on fish oil » Civ, posted by david smith2 on April 23, 2004, at 8:43:22
it is epa and not dha that produced the results
Posted by david smith 2 on June 11, 2004, at 8:50:13
In reply to Re: a better citation and study on fish oil, note (nm) » joebob, posted by david smith 2 on June 11, 2004, at 8:40:35
you might be interested in the info about EPA and DHA on the www.biopsychiatry.com site as follows:/fattydep.htm /fattyacids.html /dhaomega.htm /omega3.html /dha.htm /dhapostpartum.htm /omeg3.htm /unsatfatdop.html /eicosdep.htm /omega3-bpd.htm Good luck
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