Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates
EPA vs. DHA: Fish Oil and Treatment-Resistant Depression
Dienstag, 8. September 2026 · 13 min
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In this episode, we explore whether EPA, a specific omega-3 fatty acid, can help patients with treatment-resistant depression. Dr. Derick Vergne breaks down the clinical evidence, dosing, and the anti-inflammatory mechanisms that may explain why EPA outperforms DHA in easing stubborn depressive symptoms.
Faculty: Derick E. Vergne, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.
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