I'm taking fish oil, but I'm not exactly sure how much I need to get per day. They say 2g a day. Is that 2g of fish oil? or 2g of total Omega 3 fatty acids (EPA + DHA)?
I have no idea!
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05-07-2012, 01:21 PM #1
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05-07-2012, 01:24 PM #2
Total Omega 3 fatty acids is not the same as EPA + DHA
Shoot for 2-3g of JUST EPA + DHA.
Make sure to look at the label:
When I buy fishoils, I ignore the Total Omega 3 info and go straight to looking for the EPA + DHA breakdown. I also go for a 2:1 or 3:2 ratioControlled Labs Warder
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I'm pretty sure your wrong, but care to elaborate...
Disclaimer: The above post is my personal opinion and does not represent the official position of any company or entity. It does not constitute medical advice.
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05-07-2012, 01:29 PM #3
Ok I bought the NOW Omega-3 caps (500 softgels) and it has total of 680 MG of Omega 3. 360 mg EPA, and 240 DHA. (80 mg of "other" omega 3) for 2 pills (1 serving)
I am taking 6 a day. That should net me roughly of 2g of EPA/DHA....which means I'm good. Correct?
Also if that is okay, it recommends taking only 2 caps 1-3 times a day. I find it easier to take 3 caps 2 times a day. I don't think it would make much a difference, but it might.
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05-07-2012, 01:35 PM #4
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05-07-2012, 01:52 PM #8
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This read my help you op
http://www.alanaragon.com/fish-oil.html
here is another about fats in general
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritio...ory/index.htmlIntelligent individuals learn from every thing and every one; average people, from their experiences. The stupid already have all the answers.
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05-07-2012, 01:57 PM #9
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05-07-2012, 03:11 PM #12Controlled Labs Warder
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I'm pretty sure your wrong, but care to elaborate...
Disclaimer: The above post is my personal opinion and does not represent the official position of any company or entity. It does not constitute medical advice.
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