What is the Correct Fish Oil Dosage? How Much Fish Oil Should I Take?

Dosage of Fish Oil

One of the most commonly asked questions in regards to fish oil is "How much fish oil should I take?" There's actually a bit of a debate on this. If you go to fitness and lifting websites, they will recommend high amounts of fish oil dosage. You will see doses as high as 4-6 grams of fish oil being recommended. The benefits of fish oil are vast and becoming more apparent everyday. Fish oil doses are still being determined, but for now, your best bet would be to look at what the American Heart … [Read more...]

Benefits of Fish Oil

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Fish oil is derived from the tissue of oily fish. Fish oils contain the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These are the meat and bones of fish oil; they are known to reduce inflammation throughout the body, while also having many other health benefits. Fish do not actually produce omega-3 fatty acids, but instead accumulate them by consuming either microalgae or prey fish that have accumulated omega-3 fatty acids. Fish like sharks, sword fish, … [Read more...]