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Though there are no conclusive recommendations,250?00 mg per dayof combined EPA and DHA ?of which fish oil is an excellent source ?is enough for most healthy people. Keep in mind that this will vary depending on your needs. In addition,pregnant women,infants and children may require different dosages.
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How many fish oil pills do I need a day?
If your fish oil pill has 500 mg Omega-3, then you檇 need six of those every day. Our product has 1100 mg Omega-3 per pill. That makes it about 3 pills a day.
What is the best omega-3 fish oil dosage?
The best omega-3 fish oil dosage for you will depend on your reasons for taking it. Asking yourself what benefits you want to gain from these supplements can help to determine how much of it you should take. Trying to at least have the minimum intake recommended of 250 ?500 mg is probably a good start for most people.
How much fish oil is too much?
How much Fish Oil is too much? Answer: If you have not taken fish oil before, start with one pill per day. No more. And take it with a meal. In a month or two, your stomach will get used to taking fish oil. Then, you can increase to 2 or 3 pills a day. Do not take more than 4 pills a day.
Is 3 grams of fish oil the same as 3000 mg?
Hi Sylvia ?three grams of fish oil is a standard statement that doctors make. They mean 3000 mg of Omega-3. (3 grams is the same as 3000 milligrams ?mg) Remember that fish oil contains Omega-3. So 3000 mg of fish oil will contain a lot less than 3000 mg of Omega-3.