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Type 2 bipolar. breastfeeding. not on medication. looking for natural management methods. currently taking 1g of omega 3 a day. any other advice?

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Consider: Absent side effects such as loose or greeley stool the dose of omega 3 fatty acids can be up to 6 grams per day. Purity of formulation is important to be aware of as it can vary greatly.

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Answered 4/20/2014

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