| Many people take fish oil supplements simply because | | | | where it is available. |
| it is good for their health. Others take it because it is | | | | - Crohn's Disease - 4 capsules a day |
| known to reduce their chances of getting certain | | | | - Raynaud's Disease - 4 capsules a day |
| diseases. Others take it to treat or alleviate certain | | | | - Depression - 4 capsules a day, but EPA is important |
| conditions. There is no single answer to the question | | | | here |
| "How much fish oil should I take?" because it depends | | | | - During Pregnancy - 1 capsule a day |
| on the reason for taking it. | | | | - Acne - 3 to 4 capsules a day |
| The answer also depends to a large extent on the | | | | - Reduction of cardiovascular risk - 3 capsules a day |
| purity of the oil. By purity I mean the amount of active | | | | - Reduction of triglycerides - 3 to 4 capsules a day |
| ingredient in it. The 'active' ingredients are two essential | | | | - Arthritis - 3 capsules a day |
| fatty acids (EFAs) also known as omega 3 fatty | | | | - Asthma - 3 capsules a day |
| acids, these are Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and | | | | - Children with ADD or ADHD - 1 capsule a day It is |
| Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Because fish oils | | | | important that you should not start taking large |
| contain these in varying quantities, strictly speaking, | | | | quantities of fish oil without consulting your physician |
| dosages should be measured in terms of amounts of | | | | first, particularly if you are taking blood thinners |
| these two EFAs. | | | | because the oil is a natural blood thinner. |
| The body cannot manufacture these EFAs. Quantities | | | | In conclusion, there is no one answer to the question |
| in our bodies depend entirely on what we eat. | | | | "How much fish oil should I take?" However, you |
| However it is possible for us to convert DHA to EPA | | | | should always consult your doctor before starting a |
| according to our needs. This makes DHA the most | | | | course. For best results you should make sure it is |
| valuable component of fish oil. | | | | pure, concentrated and fresh. Take a high quality fish |
| The omega 3 supplement that I take contains at least | | | | oil which has been molecularly distilled to contain |
| 280mg of DHA and 120mg of EPA in each 1000mg | | | | minimal levels of heavy metals, PCBs and dioxins. |
| capsule. Based upon these figures, if you are a normal | | | | Freshness avoids that 'fishy indigestion' that can |
| healthy adult, to stay healthy, 1 to 2 capsules a day | | | | sometimes happen after taking a capsule. Click here |
| should be sufficient. | | | | for more information on the fish oil supplement that I |
| Below are listed some of the reasons for taking | | | | recommend and take regularly. |
| omega 3 oils together with guidance regarding dosage | | | | |