I know there is no maximum level set by the RDA. And I also know each company who makes these has a different concentration level of epa+dha.
The one I have has 0.3 of epa+dha together per pill.
How many grams do I need daily, and how much should I not exceed?
I found this:
http://www.thepaleodiet.com/nutritio...s/omega3.shtmlTry to include at least 0.5-1.8 grams of EPA + DHA per day in your diet, either by eating fish or fish oil supplements. If you have documented coronary heart disease, you should include at least 1.0 grams of EPA + DHA in your diet. Patients with hypertriglyceridemia (elevated or high blood triglycerides) can lower their values by as much as 40 percent by taking 2-4 grams of EPA + DHA per day. If you are taking more than 3 grams of EPA + DHA per day, consult with your physician because high intakes tend to prevent blood from clotting and may cause excessive nose bleeding.
So I'm thinking about 6 pills daily which would equal 1.8 grams of epa+dha.
My diet is low on meat in general, and I am not a bodybuilder, but actually a runner.
But I'm a bit scared on overdosing, yet want to stay at an optimal level.
What are your thoughts?
How much do you take daily, and have you had any side effects physically, and in your LDL levels?
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02-27-2007, 08:08 PM #1
How many grams of (epa + dha) in fish oil do I need?
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03-20-2011, 07:38 AM #2
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Hi guys
I'm also interested to understand the right doses here
I have looked at many threads but still can't figure it out as everybody has a different PoV
I'm 95 Kg, 1.76cm, buliking up till May/June
I've read you can go up to 20 caps a day for a mega dose of EFA/DHA (18% 12%)
My goal at the moment is to build mass before cutting for my next contest in September
Any suggestion on the right dosage of EFA/DHA for the next couple of months?
Thanks in advance guys
Fran
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03-20-2011, 07:46 AM #3
From Lyle McDonald: My current generic recommendation is the middle level, 10X1 gram capsules per day for 3 grams total fish oil.
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/nutrition/qa-2.html
Fish oil recommendations are EPA and DHA added together.
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03-20-2011, 07:49 AM #4
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03-20-2011, 07:51 AM #5
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03-20-2011, 08:12 AM #6
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03-20-2011, 09:02 AM #7
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03-20-2011, 09:09 AM #8
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03-20-2011, 09:28 AM #9
For heart health anyway,the minimum EPA/DHA from fish oil to take a day is 1800mgs. Everyone is different in their needs though and what some do is test their EPA/DHA ratio.
"Omega-3 Index: 10% or greater?"
http://www.heartscanblog.org/2010/02...r-greater.html
from the article:
"The data suggest that, while an omega-3 index of 7.3% is associated with reduced risk for sudden cardiac death, a higher level of 10% or greater is associated with less risk for heart attack. Surprisingly, fish consumption and fish oil intake account for only 47% of the variation in omega-3 index.
I believe the emerging data are becoming increasingly clear: If you desire maximal control over heart health, know your omega-3 index and keep it 10% or higher."
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03-20-2011, 10:34 AM #10
It's usually two capsules twice a day, but follow the dosing guidelines on the bottle. Anything under 3 grams should be fine, there's a chance of an increased risk of bleeding when you take any more than that. Probably won't kill you to take more than 3g per day but I definitely wouldn't recommend it.
Last edited by quotablepatella; 03-20-2011 at 10:51 AM.
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03-20-2011, 10:36 AM #11
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03-20-2011, 10:48 AM #12
None that I'm aware of. The treatment guidelines are for between 1500 to 2000 mg per day of EPA/DHA. Bear in mind these guidelines were written for treatment of high triglycerides, but for use as a supplement the same rules apply.
If there is a link to body weight, it's not significant. 500 pound individuals get the same dose as 100 pound individuals. It's like taking baby aspirin for preventing heart attack: everyone takes the same dose.
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03-20-2011, 10:50 AM #13
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03-20-2011, 02:57 PM #14
Not a fan of capsules and supplements in general.
For example:
A big can of tuna in water (250 cals, 65 grams protein) will have as much Omega 3 in it as 3 regular Fish Oil capsules, right? I eat that a few times per week. I also eat wild Salmon a few times per week... Then I assume there are other sources of Omega 3, aren't there?
What's the problem with doing it that way? Is more really better? Doesn't fish oil start compromising your immune system and other things when you overdo it?
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03-20-2011, 03:02 PM #15
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03-20-2011, 03:04 PM #16
I'm biased I appear to have some allergy or reaction of some kind to the gelatin coating, or maybe even to fish oil itself (not sure how that's possible as I don't have allergy to regular fish) I get some redness on the face around the nose if I take a few capsules... too weird. Still trying to find out if it's really the fish oil or something else that's causing it.
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03-20-2011, 03:06 PM #17
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