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Omega-3s: Are “Brain-Boosting” Effects Scientifically Backed?

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Re: Omega-3s: Are “Brain-Boosting” Effects Scientifically Backed?

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Post by stevespang »

mililitre wrote: post #34
mistercow wrote: post #16

I don’t understand the author’s reading of the literature they cite. They refer to “isolated studies” and then link to a systematic review of 25 studies. They also linked to the same review twice for both memory and attention, which I assume is a mistake, because the review only supports the claim about memory. But none of these studies are about “brain-boosting”. They’re about preventing or reversing cognitive decli…

Thanks for the feedback: will update the second link to point to the correct source, and I think "isolated findings" would be a more accurate word here. I agree that many of the studies are about cognitive decline, but there's also research on improving cognitive function, which would probably be closer to "brain boosting" category you mention. For example, from the first source I listed, "Six trials (including 1757…

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Post by mgraupner »

treeman79 wrote: post #24
newsclues wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think the "boost your immune system" things are just common deficiencies in modern people. If most people don't get enough vitamin C or D in regular life, then the advice to boost their immune system with a sufficient does to be non-deficient would function to boost their immune system to a normally healthy level.

You will want k3 if you take d2. Highly recommend getting tested for D deficiency. Source. I used to have crippling migraines almost every day. I don’t anymore.

May I ask if you had gut/intestine problems before?

Re: Omega-3s: Are “Brain-Boosting” Effects Scientifically Backed?

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Post by anthlax »

narag wrote: post #52
anthlax wrote: post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Interesting - how does one determine if they are “affected by placebo” or not?

If you don't mind, you're not affected. Or in other words: if you're affected, you don't mind. (I'm not even joking. If you're researching a substance to use it for others, you definitely need it to control for placebo. But if you're doing it just for yourself, you only need it to work, no matter why. Another story is if it stops working)

This is an great take! I agree placebo is a powerful tool :). Thanks for the conversation

Re: Omega-3s: Are “Brain-Boosting” Effects Scientifically Backed?

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Post by anthlax »

narag wrote: post #52
anthlax wrote: post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Interesting - how does one determine if they are “affected by placebo” or not?

If you don't mind, you're not affected. Or in other words: if you're affected, you don't mind. (I'm not even joking. If you're researching a substance to use it for others, you definitely need it to control for placebo. But if you're doing it just for yourself, you only need it to work, no matter why. Another story is if it stops working)

This is a great take! I agree placebo is a powerful tool. Thanks for the conversation

Re: Omega-3s: Are “Brain-Boosting” Effects Scientifically Backed?

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Post by inejge »

spacemadness wrote: post #58
EMM_386 wrote: post #49

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> The assumption being that your body will just dispose of any excess safely. Not always. Fat-soluable vitamins (A, D, E, and K) will build up in fat tissue and can lead to toxicity.

Source?

Search for "hypervitaminosis A", for example.

Re: Omega-3s: Are “Brain-Boosting” Effects Scientifically Backed?

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Post by idiocrat »

jeremyt wrote: post #50
bigcloud1299 wrote: post #37

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How did you all resolve the deficiencies? Can you link any product you took? I am in need of Vitamin D.

See Dr Berg: https://youtu.be/NFxQJmvgXOQ

I watched the 4 min video.

Unfortunately Dr Berg seems not to consider the concept of biological half-time. I am sure he know the concept, just forgot to put it into his calculation formula.

He basically assumes that if his patient consumes 2000 IU vitamin D today, then tomorrow his patient has depleted all 2000 IU and has zero vitamin D in patient's blood.

This is obviously wrong.

Re: Omega-3s: Are “Brain-Boosting” Effects Scientifically Backed?

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Post by AppleBananaPie »

There are a lot of things that supplements are claimed to help but clearly don't. That being said there are things that have promising scientific research about benefits and this article lacks any information on EPA omega 3s separate from the others which ultimately makes me disregard any conclusion of omega 3s as a whole.

Look into the potential effects of EPA omega 3s specifically on depression and the potential benefits compared to or combined with anti-depressants. Andrew Huberman had it in his episode on anxiety and depression I think.

The impact of omega 3s on adhd is also an interesting area of research.

Using a click bait "brain-boosting" description completely misses the point of many studies that show that certain diets low in different omega 3s cause different problems for people.

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Post by yucky »

Dalewyn wrote: post #22
newsclues wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think the "boost your immune system" things are just common deficiencies in modern people. If most people don't get enough vitamin C or D in regular life, then the advice to boost their immune system with a sufficient does to be non-deficient would function to boost their immune system to a normally healthy level.

Milk sold in the US almost always has vitamin D added to it, because presumably Americans don't get enough sunlight to produce sufficient amounts. Instant noodles sold in Japan almost always have vitamins B1 and B2 added to them, for presumably similar reasons.

I don't know any adults who drink milk. I'm sure some do, but I wouldn't count on that as the solution to Vitamin D deficiency.

Re: Omega-3s: Are “Brain-Boosting” Effects Scientifically Backed?

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Post by tablespoon »

Anecdotally, when I first started taking (6 normal-strength pills a day) of fish oil in college, I quite unexpectedly noticed my "field of view" expanded when I was driving. Previously I'd been exclusively focused on a smallish area immediately in front my my car, but after a few months of Omega 3s, I noticed I was "noticing" and taking into account traffic that was much further down the street.

Though I kinda suspect that was the result of curing a deficiency, because I plateaued and didn't notice other improvements after continued supplementation. It was also very early in the fish oil/Omega 3 craze, so I suspect the food up to that point was generally more deficient in it (e.g. no feed chickens flax to get "Omega 3" eggs).

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Post by dreamoffire »

tablespoon wrote: post #69

Anecdotally, when I first started taking (6 normal-strength pills a day) of fish oil in college, I quite unexpectedly noticed my "field of view" expanded when I was driving. Previously I'd been exclusively focused on a smallish area immediately in front my my car, but after a few months of Omega 3s, I noticed I was "noticing" and taking into account traffic that was much further down the street. Though I kinda suspec…

Doesn't this sound like an inexperienced driver gaining more experience or was there little driving in between?
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