Monday, March 12, 2012

Fish oil --- I usually have no confidence in the "snake oil" sold in health food stores, but I have read some


Fish oil --- I usually have no confidence in the "snake oil" sold in health food stores, but I have read some
very respected articles about the value of fish oil. What is a conservative daily intake of this suppliment?

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1 tablet per day. my dad and i both take it and we're in good health
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Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), while some nuts (English walnuts) and vegetable oils (canola, soybean, flaxseed/linseed, olive) contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Dosing is based off of a number of studies and I have attached a very good article including information from clinical trials. It is really dependent on what you wish to use it for (lower triglycerides vs. prevention of cardiovascular disease). For example, a number of studies have shown benefits appear to be dose-dependent, with effects at doses as low as 2 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per day. Higher doses have greater effects, and 4 grams per day can lower triglyceride levels by 25-40%. Please see my source so you can obtain the dose you wish for the conditions you want to treat/prevent



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