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Hi, has anyone had any experience with taking omega3 supplements that contain DPA? Specifically any that comes from the AUUM company?
I happened upon some information this morning about Omega 3's in relation to SFPN. Someone on another blog mentioned this Canadian company called AUUM who makes omega3 products that apparently aid small fiber nerve growth (quantified by measuring corneal nerve fiber length (CNFL)). AUUM's website auum.ca says that one Canadian trial found that "patients on average experienced a 29% increase in corneal nerve fibre length when supplementing AUUM oil, which is considered to be representative of small nerve fibre regeneration in other parts of the body." The difference in their omega3 oil is apparently that it comes from mammals (seal oil) as opposed to fish and therefore contains more DPA (most omega3 supplements only contain EPA and DHA to any significant amount). DPA is said to be very important to nerves and most people do not get enough. This is what I have gleaned in a couple of hours of searching info on the web, but I have just scratched the surface. Looking for anyone who has knowledge or experience regarding this subject, especially if anyone has tried any AUUM's products. Thanks.
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Hi Hank @jesfactsmon, I too have been taking a fish oil omega3 supplement. I believe all the fish oil supplements contain DPA, docosepantaenoic acid. The amount is much lower than EPA and DHA. There are other seafood sources but specifically salmon has the higher amount. How much DPA is needed? And how much more DPA is there available from salmon? Sorry, but I will not try a supplement derived from seals.
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@jesfactmon, I've taken the Omega-3 supplements as part of my protocol of supplements for the last 4 years. The original one we used was Nordic Naturals fish oil in liquid form but they now have capsules. Our new 525 protocol contains the equivalent EPA/DHA content. We also take 1-1/2 oz of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seed Oil as the plant based Omega-3 as part of the original and the new 525 protocol.
Here's the link to the Nordic Naturals Omega-3 product on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002CQU550/
More info on my supplements are in the discussion - Have you tried the new Protocol 525 product for neuropathy relief?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/have-you-tried-the-new-protocol-525-product-for-neuropathy-relief/