Country Life® Omega-3 Mood™ contains 1000 mg of EPA and 150 mg of DHA, both of which are Omega-3 Fatty Acids.

This product’s developer claims that this product “provides requisite fatty acids for cognitive function” by offering consumers a product that is rich in EPA, but which contains low levels of DHA.

EPA is known to be a very healthful dietary fat found in Fish Oil, along with DHA. The National Institute of Health has suggested EPA may prevent and affect a variety of issues and ailments because it has been shown to be able to lower inflammation. This makes it useful in addressing joint problems, asthma and allergies. However, it has also been shown to be able to address mental health issues such as schizophrenia and depression.

However, we found it perplexing that they only included 150 mg of DHA in this product, since they clearly suggest in its advertising that it may improve cognitive function. The reason this omission is so confusing is that DHA is the primary fatty acid found in brain tissue, and it plays a vital role in the brain’s formation by allowing it to work smoothly during the course of our lifetime. For instance, one recent research study showed that DHA “helped protect the brain against the memory loss and cell damage caused by Alzheimer's disease.”

Another study showed that DHA levels decline as we get older. During the course of this study, they also discovered that when individuals with senile dementia were given DHA Fish Oil-based supplements, they showed better and more consistent cognitive function.

Studies have shown that most Americans are deficient in Omega-3 Fatty Acids because we don’t get enough in our diets, but one recent study showed specifically that many of us are low in DHA. In order to increase our levels, we would have to eat deepwater fish, such as salmon, cod, tuna or anchovies, at least three time per week. On a nationwide level, this means we would have to quadruple of our fish consumption. This is actually hard for many of us to do on a consistent basis, which is why supplementation is so valuable.

However, it is extremely important to get the best product available, and experts often suggest seeking out ones that contain at least 700mg of both DHA and EPA. In addition, where the fish used in these supplements are harvested plays a role in potency, which is why many experts suggest purchasing products that contain Norwegian-based Fish Oil extracted from deep water fish. Country Life® Omega-3 Mood™ contains Fish Oil derived from anchovies and sardines, but we have seen far better results from products that use oil derived from salmon, cod, tuna and anchovies.

• Contains a high amount of EPA
• Product may be available at sale prices

• May offer too little DHA to see positive effects
• Only a few testimonials posted

Country Life® Omega-3 Mood™ contains a large amount of EPA, an important Omega-3 Fatty Acid, which may be a draw for consumers who want to enhance their mood and reduce inflammation. However, consumers who also want to significantly increase cognitive function may not find that it is equally as effective in this arena, due to the fact it contains a negligible amount of DHA. This is important because DHA has been shown to be especially valuable in maintaining and enhancing brain function, as well as helping increase cardiovascular and joint health. Many consumers tend to look for products that contain at least 1600 mg of pharmaceutical grade Fish Oil derived from salmon, cod, tuna and anchovies.

We also noticed that this retailer’s website doesn’t appear to post many testimonials, which is odd given the fact that the most successful Omega-3 formulas often have extensive testimonial pages due to their effectiveness. That said, we were glad to see that this retailer is offering a comprehensive money-back guarantee and provides hassle-free returns. These features are invaluable when shopping online, because while we often have no problem ordering products, returning them could be an issue.