Dr. McDougall's Online Discussion Board

NOTE: We are updating and reorganizing the forums. This is the place to learn about the McDougall program and get support in following the program.

Back to the main site

If DHA doesn't have a protective effect, why the ratio still

Moderators: JeffN, carolve, Heather McDougall

Post a reply

2 posts • Page 1 of 1

If DHA doesn't have a protective effect, why the ratio still

by Doug_ » Thu Mar 16, 2017 4:10 pm

I'm just now realizing this. Turns out taking DHA supplements doesn't reduce heart disease as scientists first expected? If that doesn't prevent the inflammation and other issues expected from low DHA, why the advice to have a good omega-6:omega-3 ratio still? Just brain health? Or is the vascular system still supposed to benefit?

Doug_

Posts: 296

Joined: Wed Dec 03, 2014 9:23 am

Website

Top

Re: If DHA doesn't have a protective effect, why the ratio s

by JeffN » Thu Mar 16, 2017 5:03 pm

Doug_ wrote:I'm just now realizing this. Turns out taking DHA supplements doesn't reduce heart disease as scientists first expected? If that doesn't prevent the inflammation and other issues expected from low DHA, why the advice to have a good omega-6:omega-3 ratio still? Just brain health? Or is the vascular system still supposed to benefit?

There is a difference between foods and supplements

I would also recommend reviewing my threads on the ratio.

In Health
Jeff

Website

Facebook

JeffN