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EXPERT’S TIP:Beating the Blues with EPA: If you struggle with depression or anxiety, talk to your primary care physician or psychiatrist to see if adding a high-EPA omega-3 supplement might help. Most omega-3 supplements have a near 1:1 ratio of EPA to DHA, but the ratio with the most data supporting mood improvement is approximately 7:1 EPA to DHA. The two brands that contain this ratio are OM3 Emotional Balance and Country Life Omega-3 Mood, both of which provide approximately 1,000 mg of EPA and just 150 mg of DHA. Although further research is necessary, formulas containing just EPA with no DHA could be even more effective for improving mood. Omegavia EPA 500 is a brand with all EPA. For people with depression or anxiety, these high-EPA supplements can be a very effective alternative—or have a helpful additive effect—to prescription medications like Prozac and Xanax. And unlike most prescription medications, which have many side effects, fish oil comes with a host of health benefits.