Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 215443

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fish oil dosages

Posted by Dave1 on April 2, 2003, at 13:26:50

Hi,

I am thinking of joining the fish oil people. I was told to take 2000mg a day of EPA and 2000mg a day of DHA. Does that sound correct.

Thanks,

Dave

Re: fish oil dosages » Dave1

Posted by WorryGirl on April 2, 2003, at 16:12:33

In reply to fish oil dosages, posted by Dave1 on April 2, 2003, at 13:26:50

> Hi,
>
> I am thinking of joining the fish oil people. I was told to take 2000mg a day of EPA and 2000mg a day of DHA. Does that sound correct.
>
> Thanks,
>

Hi Dave,
I try to take flax oil, which has similar benefits to fish oil tablets (I can't stomach the aftertaste of the fish oil), as often as I can remember to. I'm looking at a new bottle I just bought from Sundown. It recommends up to 2 softgel capsules a day, which each capsule containing 1000 mg. This brand contains 530 mg of Omega-3, 129 mg of Omega 6 and 150 mg of Omega 9 fatty acids.

Hope that helps.

Re: fish oil dosages

Posted by noa on April 2, 2003, at 17:44:37

In reply to Re: fish oil dosages » Dave1, posted by WorryGirl on April 2, 2003, at 16:12:33

The study by Dr. Stoll showed benefit at 1000 mg EPA per day. I was taking that and felt better, so my pdoc suggested I double or triple the dose. But I think as with most remedies, each person responds differently.

Re: fish oil dosages » noa

Posted by Dave1 on April 2, 2003, at 18:34:04

In reply to Re: fish oil dosages, posted by noa on April 2, 2003, at 17:44:37

Thanks,

Did you increase the EPA, if so did it help more.
I read a study saying 1000mg worked well but higher doses didn't work as well. Also how long did it take to work?

Thanks,
Dave

Re: fish oil dosages

Posted by noa on April 3, 2003, at 15:47:43

In reply to Re: fish oil dosages » noa, posted by Dave1 on April 2, 2003, at 18:34:04

Yes, I starting taking more of the fish oil--taking it several times per day rather than once per day, and taking more each time. I haven't been very exact with the amount lately--to be honest, I take a swig. Yes, it does help. I noticed the increased improvement after about a week.

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