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Does anyone know what dosage is recommended? I currently take 2400 mg per day. I've read that taking up to 5000 mg is more beneficial. I don't want to overdo it though. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
Does anyone know what dosage is recommended? I currently take 2400 mg per day. I've read that taking up to 5000 mg is more beneficial. I don't want to overdo it though. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
Here is the spec on a supplement I take every day:
"H___ H___ Essential Omega III Fish Oil with Vitamin E provides the three grams of EPA† (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA† (docosahexaenoic acid) that studies reveal is the most effective amount to promote overall cardiovascular health."
Brand name deleted - I am not trying to sell you this particular one.
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Last edited by Crashj007; 02-17-2010 at 09:09 AM..
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I take a "triple strength" one 1x per day. If I am not mistaken, it contains something like 1400mg of fish oil and 900mg of omega-3. I too have been wondering if this amount is too much or too little. I'd rather error on the side of too little though.
I also take 2400mg supplements. What my doctor advised me was to just take the 2400mg supplements and then up your diet with the foods that contain omega-3's because you absorb it better through foods then supplements.
There is no concrete evidence stating that a certain amount of Omega 3's is required to provide health benefits. I've always been told over 1000 a day is good. I would recommend people take what they are comfortable with because at high doses some patients have reported some stomach upset.
To be honest, if you are that concerned with the benefits of Omega 3's, I would actually consume fish like tuna, cod and salmon. I've always believed you receive better health benefits by consuming these directly instead of taking these pills.
There is no concrete evidence stating that a certain amount of Omega 3's is required to provide health benefits. I've always been told over 1000 a day is good. I would recommend people take what they are comfortable with because at high doses some patients have reported some stomach upset.
To be honest, if you are that concerned with the benefits of Omega 3's, I would actually consume fish like tuna, cod and salmon. I've always believed you receive better health benefits by consuming these directly instead of taking these pills.
The concern with eating natural sources is the marine fish are susceptible to heavy meatal contamination (mercury) and farmed fish have less beneficial oils. Find a supplement that is certified contaminate free.
As for scientific studies, perhaps you have some way to get these and read them; none of the titles suggest a dosage:
Madsen T, Skou HA, et al, C-reactive protein, dietaryn-3 fatty acids, and the extent of coronary artery disease. Am J Cardiol 88:1139-42 (2001)
Rigelsky, JM, et al, Hawthorn: pharmacology and therapeutic uses. Am J Health Syst Pharm 59:417-22 (2002)
Kris-Etherton PM, et al, fish consumption, fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids, and cardiovascular disease. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 23(2):e20-e30 (2003)
Morris, MC, Sacks F, Rosner B. Does fish oil lower blood pressure? A meta-analysis of controlled trials. Circulation 88(2):523-533 (19930
Howe PR. Dietary fats and hypertension. Focus on fish oil. Ann NY Acad Sci 827:339-352 (1997)
Morris MC, et al, The effect of fish oil on blood pressure in mild hypertensive subjects: a randomized crossover trial. Am J Clin Nutr 57(1):59-64 (1993)
Knapp HR, FitzGerald GA. The antihypertensive effects of fish oil. A controlled study of polyunsaturated fatty acid supplements in essential hypertension. J Engl J Med 320(16):1037-1043 (1989)
Bonaa, KH, et al, Effect of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids on blood pressure in hypertension. A population-based intervention trial from the Tromso study. N Engl J Med 322(12):795-801 (1990)
Chan JK, et al, Dietary alpha-linolenic acid is as effective as oleic acid and linoleic acid in lowering blood cholesterol in normolipidemic men. Am J Clin Nutr 53(5):1230-1234 (1991)
Nestel PJ. Fish oil attenuates the cholesterol induced rise in lipoprotein cholesterol. Am J Clin Nutr 43(5):752-757 (1986)
Tsai PJ, Lu SC. Fish oil lowers plasma lipid concentrations and increases the susceptibility of low density lipoprotein to oxidative modification in healthy men. J Formos Med Assoc 96(9):718-726 (1997)
What is important is the amout of EPA and DHA all the other stuff is just filler. I take Nordic Naturals with CoQ10 which offers: (I am going to copy and paste it) Two 1000 mg Soft Gels Contain:
EPA: 650 mg
DHA: 450 mg
Other Omega-3s: 180 mg
Vitamin E: 30 IU
Coenzyme Q10: 60 mg
It's a little pricey, but I love it. I take four a day. You can search the internet and read up on the EPA and DHA and you will understand the benefits better.
My internist swears by it and I started taking it for about a year now with hopes of lowering my cholesterol. He didn't tell me which one to take but told me what to look for when choosing a product. My research led me to the one's I take.
yes there are differences. research fish oil on line to learn about it.
Like I mentioned earlier, I buy Nordic Naturals. You can check out their website to learn more. This way you have an understanding about what to look for and what not to buy. You will be surprised at what you find.
Then shop around for something good for you.
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