| How much fish oil should I take? It depends really. Oil | | | | Omega-3 is highly recommended. Supplements may |
| from fish has a number of health benefits and the | | | | be used but it would be better if these nutrients are |
| doses you should take daily depend on your goal. | | | | obtained from a fish diet. |
| There are recommended doses for fish based oil as | | | | How much fish oil should I take to decrease cholesterol |
| an anti-inflammatory, lowering cholesterol, reducing the | | | | level? According to the American Heart Association, |
| risk of heart attacks, strokes and cancer. | | | | people with high level of triglycerides should take 2 to |
| How much fish oil should I take for rheumatoid arthritis? | | | | 4 grams of DHA, EPA and Omega-3 fatty acids. |
| Fish based oil acts as an anti-inflammatory and arthritis | | | | To ensure safety, you could take these supplements |
| is an inflammatory condition. Some say a good dosage | | | | into two daily doses instead of just one. This way, |
| would be taking 2 grams of DHA and almost double | | | | complications and negative side effects are less to |
| of that for the EPA. | | | | occur. |
| Another possible dosage is by taking 1,000 up to 3,000 | | | | How much fish oil should I take for my mind's health? |
| mg of fish oil supplement daily for about 4 months. Be | | | | The ideal dosage of fish oils to boost your brain's |
| warned though, self medicating is usually frowned | | | | natural capability is around 1 to 2 grams daily. |
| upon, if you're not sure about the safe dosage visit | | | | For individuals suffering from psychological illnesses |
| your physician to get some advice. | | | | such as depression, a higher amount of EPA intake is |
| How much fish oil should I take to prevent heart | | | | recommended. For a more appropriate dosage, |
| disease? According to the American Heart | | | | consult with your psychiatrist. |
| Association, fish oil supplement to prevent heart | | | | Including fish oil in the diet of children suffering from |
| disease is not recommended to people that haven't | | | | ADD/ADHD will improve their condition. The Omega-3 |
| been diagnosed with heart disease. | | | | fatty acids increase the brain's focus which could |
| However, the AHA does recommend the diet rich in oil | | | | mitigate the symptoms of ADD/ADHD. |
| from fish. They recommend consuming oil from fishes | | | | How much fish oil should I take to take care of my |
| like salmon at least twice a week. If you're not a fan | | | | baby inside the womb? For healthier pregnancy, |
| of fish diet, you could try supplements but there is no | | | | women could turn in to fish oils to increase the |
| concretely agreed upon dosage. | | | | chances of a healthy and smarter baby. Omega-3 |
| Manufacturers recommend 2 capsules daily to prevent | | | | also ensures healthy production of milk of the mother. |
| heart disease; however it would be better to check | | | | A minimal dosage of 1 gram or 1000 mg daily should |
| with your physician. Besides taking fish based oil and | | | | be suitable to ensure better brain development of the |
| fish oil supplements, maintaining a clean lifestyle with | | | | baby inside the womb. It is also better to take |
| exercise and proper diet should also be practiced. | | | | supplements to obtain omega 3 rather than eating fish |
| For people that have been diagnosed with coronary | | | | to reduce the risk of mercury poisoning. |
| heart disease, a dosage of 1000 mg of EPA, DHA and | | | | |