Many fish oils on the market claim that the ratio of EPA to DHA in Omega-3 is 3:2 , but have you ever wondered why 3:2 is the golden ratio ? How can you verify the EPA:DHA ratio of the fish oil you consume ?

According to a comprehensive research analysis in 2011 , the effects of EPA or DHA alone, and EPA + DHA on blood lipids were evaluated. The results showed:

Although EPA or DHA alone can lower triglycerides, the EPA+DHA combination has a greater effect on lowering triglycerides.

Clinical studies have shown that DHA may have advantages over EPA in dealing with blood triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Compared with EPA , DHA is more effective in increasing high-density lipoprotein HDL (good cholesterol) and reducing triglycerides, while lowering blood pressure, heart rate and platelet aggregation. As for EPA , it has a certain effect on lowering low-density lipoprotein LDL (bad cholesterol).

In terms of the nervous system, both EPA and DHA can reduce the negative effects of mental stress on the body. EPA is more effective in reducing the risk of depression and relieving depression. As for DHA , it is more effective in improving cognition and memory.

In fact, the golden ratio of EPA and DHA supplementation of 3 : 2 is recommended by Dr. Stephen Kopecky , a professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic in the United States. It is the result of summarizing more than 10,000 Omega -3 research studies. This scientific ratio is more beneficial to human health .

How do you know the EPA:DHA ratio of fish oil ?

You can look at the ingredient list of the product to calculate the ratio of EPA to DHA .

For example, the ratio of WHC 's Little Princess and Little Red Riding Hood fish oil is 3:2 , and the Omega-3 content is as high as over 95% !