Omega 3 DHA/EPA Ratio - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

James W · 08-01-2007, 10:10 PM

I recently read that ideally an omega 3 supplement will contain a higher percentage of DHA compaerd to EPA.

However as most fish have a higher percentage of EPA most fish oil supplements also have more EPA than DHA.

I have only found 2 fish oil supplements with more DHA than EPA, those being the Biotest 'flameout' and chemical nutrition 'Pro Lipid'.

Is it worth taking this into consideration or should I just buy a typical fish oil supplement?

Secondly, the Pro Lipid Caps also have a large amount of Omega 6 (about 50/50 with the Omega 3) am I right in thinking that it is not necessary to supplement omega 6? Or have I got that completely wrong?

SO basically is it important to have more DHA than EPA?
And should I get a supp with Omega 6 in?

**hackskii** · 08-01-2007, 10:20 PM

No need to supplement Omega 6 fatty acids, you get enough of those in your diet naturally.
The ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 should be 1/1 to 1/4, typical American diet is 1/10 to 1/25.
Now this can be a problem. Keeping the range where it should be will aid in many healthfull things.

I answered your first part of the question on your other thread.
EPA then DHA.
You need both but more EPA.
DHA for fat loss though and for brain health.

James W · 08-01-2007, 10:39 PM

My other thread? which one is that mate?

thanks for answering the omega 6 question it is much appreciated

James

Edit- Just realised that i posted it twice sorry bout that!

**hackskii** · 08-01-2007, 11:20 PM

Here: http://www.uk-muscle.co.uk/food-diet...tml#post231946

Its ok, I see it all the time but the question was a bit diffrent so I responded to both instead of deleting the other.

Yah, you can go wrong adding those in the diet, EFA's are the only fat that have to be supplemented.

08-01-2007, 10:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
James W Newbie Trainer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Sussex Posts: 72	Omega 3 DHA/EPA Ratio I recently read that ideally an omega 3 supplement will contain a higher percentage of DHA compaerd to EPA. However as most fish have a higher percentage of EPA most fish oil supplements also have more EPA than DHA. I have only found 2 fish oil supplements with more DHA than EPA, those being the Biotest 'flameout' and chemical nutrition 'Pro Lipid'. Is it worth taking this into consideration or should I just buy a typical fish oil supplement? Secondly, the Pro Lipid Caps also have a large amount of Omega 6 (about 50/50 with the Omega 3) am I right in thinking that it is not necessary to supplement omega 6? Or have I got that completely wrong? SO basically is it important to have more DHA than EPA? And should I get a supp with Omega 6 in?

08-01-2007, 10:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
hackskii Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 22,631	Re: Omega 3 DHA/EPA Ratio No need to supplement Omega 6 fatty acids, you get enough of those in your diet naturally. The ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 should be 1/1 to 1/4, typical American diet is 1/10 to 1/25. Now this can be a problem. Keeping the range where it should be will aid in many healthfull things. I answered your first part of the question on your other thread. EPA then DHA. You need both but more EPA. DHA for fat loss though and for brain health. __________________ "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." - George Carlin Scott To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-01-2007, 10:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
James W Newbie Trainer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Sussex Posts: 72	Re: Omega 3 DHA/EPA Ratio My other thread? which one is that mate? thanks for answering the omega 6 question it is much appreciated James Edit- Just realised that i posted it twice sorry bout that! Last edited by James W; 08-01-2007 at 10:43 PM.

08-01-2007, 11:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
hackskii Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 22,631	Re: Omega 3 DHA/EPA Ratio Here: http://www.uk-muscle.co.uk/food-diet...tml#post231946 Its ok, I see it all the time but the question was a bit diffrent so I responded to both instead of deleting the other. Yah, you can go wrong adding those in the diet, EFA's are the only fat that have to be supplemented. __________________ "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." - George Carlin Scott To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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