| If you're wondering how much fish oil should I take, | | | | day. |
| there's a good chance you already know the benefits | | | | For soothing the inflammation of arthritis and other joint |
| of this critically important fatty acid. Omega 3 helps to: | | | | problems, take between 2 and 3 grams of fish oil per |
| - Protect your heart by lowering blood pressure and | | | | day. |
| reducing stickiness in your platelets | | | | And for children with ADD or ADHD, a dose of |
| - Protect your brain by keeping the brain cells | | | | 250-300mg a day is the best starting point. |
| lubricated and firing properly | | | | Choosing The Best Supplement |
| - Support your joints by reducing the inflammation that | | | | Not all fish oils are created alike. Look for supplements |
| causes pain and swelling | | | | that are proven to be pure through third-party |
| - Improve your mood by replenishing your brain's | | | | certification. |
| stores of DHA and allowing proper brain function | | | | If a supplement says it is pharmaceutical grade, don't |
| - Reduce triglycerides to support your blood | | | | take that to be a measure of purity: there are no |
| cholesterol level. | | | | standards required to put that on your bottle. |
| - Promote healthy development of babies | | | | Instead, look for the amount of mercury, lead and |
| - Help children with socialization, IQ and brain | | | | PCBs in a product. |
| development | | | | Also, look for an omega 3 that comes from small fish |
| So What Dose Is Right For You? | | | | such as hoki, sardines, or mackerel. If possible source |
| If you're a healthy adult, aim for 650mg of combined | | | | products from very pure waters to help ensure there |
| DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) and EPA | | | | are no contaminants in the fat. |
| (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) per day. | | | | I hope you've got some good information on how |
| If you are pregnant or nursing, your best dose is | | | | much fish oil should I take. For further information about |
| 250-300mg of DHA per day (EPA is less important | | | | why you should take omega 3s, the latest research, |
| here). | | | | and details on the supplements I personally take after |
| To support heart health, especially if you are already in | | | | researching the field, visit my website. |
| a high-risk category, try to get 1 gram of fish oil per | | | | |