Overt omega-3 deficiency is rare, but do short-term experiments on cognitive function suggest there might be an optimal DHA dose?
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Here is my coverage of the omega-3 heart story:
• Is Fish Oil Just Snake Oil? (
• Omega-3’s and the Eskimo Fish Tale (
• Should We Take EPA and DHA Omega-3 For Our Heart?(
Then, I had two videos on DHA supplementation in pregnancy: Should Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women Take DHA? ( and Should Vegan Women Supplement with DHA During Pregnancy? (
And then finally, cognitive health, which started with Stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion in Should Vegans Take DHA to Preserve Brain Function? (
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