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Page 62 The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Spring 2020 Since 1911 • Willner Chemists: The Nutritional Supplement Professionals By Gretchen Vannice, MS, RDN © All rights reserved About the author: Gretchen Vannice is a registered dietitian nutritionist and consultant who specializes in omega-3 fatty acids and natural foods. She is a trainer, speaker, and author of Making Sense of Omega-3s: The Good Fats. She can be reached at gretchenvannice.com. Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical advice. References [1] 1Bell GA, et al. Am J Epid 2014;179:710-720. [2] Carlson SE. Am J Clin Nutr 2009;89:1523S-1529S. [3] Grosso G, et al. PLOS One 2014;9:e96905. [4] Hoffman DR, et al. PLEFA 2009;81:151-158. [5] Mozaffarian D, Wu JH. J Nutrition 2012;142:614S-625S. [6] Muldoon MF, et al. J Nutrition 2010;140:848-853. Healthy aging Healthy balance Inside all of our cells Conclusion Both EPA and DHA are associated with greater longevity. EPA competes with omega-6 fats to redirect and lower inflammation. Both EPA and DHA make compounds called resolvins that restore healthy tissue. EPA and DHA perform many tasks in cells (e.g., blood, skin, muscle, nerve cells) so that they function properly. Inside these cells, they help manage genetic expression and cellular communication; they are involved in transporting nutrients (e.g., calcium and sodium) and in cell walls (membranes) they help determine what flows in and out. When it comes to EPA and DHA, is one better than the other? No. That is akin to asking if your left hand is better than your right hand. Both EPA and DHA make core contributions to human health. Supplementing with more of one than the other may be warranted at different stages of life (see Table for examples) but both EPA and DHA are required for optimal health. Since many Americans consume far too little EPA and DHA in their diet, the best approach for most people is to ensure adequate intake of both. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Life Stage EPA or DHA? Pregnancy More DHA Athletes More EPA Brain Function More DHA Low Mood More EPA Heart Health Both EPA & DHA Healthy Aging Both EPA & DHA We cannot make EPA or DHA in our bodies. We must consume them in our diet.