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Does EPA help with mood?

Possibly — but there are few reports. 86% of 7 people who reported on EPA for mood say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 14% say it got worse.

Mood: what users report
86%better7 reports · few reports
6 better0 no change1 worse

What people say about EPA and mood

“When I put 3 grams of EPA with it my mental health got even better.”
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“I've tried EPA on two separate occasions... I noticed myself feeling more stimulated, irritable, but also a bit moodier and low. When I stopped taking EPA, I felt better”
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“DHA doesn't do much for mood. What you would want is an EPA rich formula. Nordic Naturals EPA Xtra or Nutrigold Triple Strength Omega are ones I've found to make a difference”
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What the research says

AResearch: Strong559 meta-analyses · 1,301 trials on PubMed

Side effects people mention

dizziness 2insomnia 1jitteriness 1irritability 1decreased appetite 1

Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count

Does EPA help with mood? 86% of 7 users say yes — PlainPill