lector606
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It seems like this is one particular area where recommendations vary drastically, even from knowledgeable sources. I've heard recommendations for a 2:1 ratio of 6:3, a 3:1 ratio, varying amounts of EPA/DHA etc etc.
Simple question, just out of interest: If you're currently using a fish oil supplement, how many grams of omega 3 are you taking per day? Also, how much EPA/DHA are you getting? Please explain why you take the amount you do if you can.
I take 2 tsp of Nutrasea per day, which provides the following:
Nutritional Information
Calories 40
Calories from fat 40
Fat 4g
Saturated 1g
+ Trans 0g
Polyunsaturates 2g
Monounsaturates 1g
Cholesterol 15mg
Omega-3 1600mg
EPA 800mg
DHA 500mg
Other omega-3 300mg
Ingredients: pharmaceutical quality herring oil, thyme oil, rosemary
extract, natural lemon, ascorbyl palmitate, natural tocopherols.
Why I take the amount I take is completely unscientific. More makes me feel dizzy after a week or two (I have very low blood pressure) and less doesn't give me the joint pain relief that 2tsp seems to. I'd love to get a better understanding of how much I need so that I can get the most out of the stuff, though, so any input is appreciated.
Simple question, just out of interest: If you're currently using a fish oil supplement, how many grams of omega 3 are you taking per day? Also, how much EPA/DHA are you getting? Please explain why you take the amount you do if you can.
I take 2 tsp of Nutrasea per day, which provides the following:
Nutritional Information
Calories 40
Calories from fat 40
Fat 4g
Saturated 1g
+ Trans 0g
Polyunsaturates 2g
Monounsaturates 1g
Cholesterol 15mg
Omega-3 1600mg
EPA 800mg
DHA 500mg
Other omega-3 300mg
Ingredients: pharmaceutical quality herring oil, thyme oil, rosemary
extract, natural lemon, ascorbyl palmitate, natural tocopherols.
Why I take the amount I take is completely unscientific. More makes me feel dizzy after a week or two (I have very low blood pressure) and less doesn't give me the joint pain relief that 2tsp seems to. I'd love to get a better understanding of how much I need so that I can get the most out of the stuff, though, so any input is appreciated.