My recent omega-3 results encourage more self-experimentation to see if they can be repeated and extended. I’d be very surprised if they turn out to be due to expectations (”placebo effect”). First, the effect of going from high omega-3 to low omega-3 was different than what I expected. I did not expect the one-day lag. Second, the improvement from low omega-3 to high omega-3 repeated results that surprised me. When several months ago I increased my intake of omega-3 I was surprised to notice the next day it was easier to put on my shoes standing up.
My general plan is to find what omega-3 intake produces the best balance and then compare many other fat intakes to that. If omega-3 really improves my balance, I would like to know:
1. What is the effect of omega-6 fats? Do they reduce the effect of omega-3, as often claimed?
2. What is the relative potency of different forms of omega-3? Fish oil omega-3 is supposedly more potent than flaxseed oil omega-3 but I worry about degradation during the trip from fish to store shelf.
3. Does omega-9 have any effect?
4. What other mental functions are affected?
those interested in increasing balance might want to try the relatively new “ubiquinol” form of coenzyme Q10 that is sold by life extension foundation. After taking this I found that my balance increased (i do tai chi, in part, with my eyes closed, which requires considerable balance, and noticed an immediate improvement). In addition, my father, who is pushing 90, has vertigo. After he started taking the ubiquinol form of co-q10 his vertigo diminished by 80-85%.
I would be interested in the experiences of others who take the ubiquinol form of coenzyme Q10.