Supplement Dosage
To be safe, the dosage of omega 3 supplements should be recommended by a doctor.
One gram of DHA and EPA, combined, from fish oil is the daily recommended dosage by experts. For people with certain medical conditions, the dosage may be increased to 5 grams per day. High doses of omega 3 supplements should always be taken with medical supervision.
You should be aware that the recommended dosage of omega 3 refers to the weight in grams of DHA and EPA combined, and not the weight in grams of the source, like fish oil. One gram of fish oil may contain only 300 mg of DHA and EPA combined, so to get the recommended daily dosage of 1 gram, you should take four grams or four capsules of fish oil.
With regards to ALA, the ideal dosage has still not been established because it has not yet been fully understood how it is converted in the body into DHA and EPA. Again, always consult a doctor first.
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