Good to see that the media is getting on board with the fact that fish oil is one of the few supplements that nearly each and every one of us should be taking, as fish fat is profoundly useful for brain function.

Most of us don't appreciate that we are all fatheads, as 60 percent of our brain is composed of fat. About half of that fat is DHA (one fatty acid in fish oil). The other major fat is arachidonic acid that is found in raw eggs and raw dairy.

The article expands on the use of fish oil for the treatment of depression. For long-time readers of this newsletter this is no mystery, as I have posted many articles on this before.

When using fish oil it is important to obtain a high-quality reputable brand. In my research--and in my clinical experience with my patients--I have found that:

1. The liquid form is superior to capsules
2. Certain brands definitely seem inferior to others
3. The Carlson's brand of fish oil/cod liver oil is of an exceptional quality and purity

It is likely not the only brand in the world of such high quality, but up to this point it is the only one of such quality that I can recommend, so I now offer the Carlson's fish oil and cod liver oil on Mercola.com; you can also check your local health food store to see if they carry it.

As for fish itself, patients consuming nearly every type of fish these days are showing high levels of mercury in their systems. In short--and sadly, as it would otherwise be one of the healthiest meats on the planet--I now advise against consuming any fish from any source, including fresh water, farm-raised or ocean, because most are contaminated with mercury. If you do consume fish, you should be certain the provider can demonstrate that the fish are free of detectable levels of mercury and other toxins, such as the delicious Vital Choice Salmon, which is the only brand I’ve found that lab-tested to be pure of mercury, PCBs and other toxins.

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