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To help brain & heart function, what dosage of omega-3 fish oil is recommended for my age at 67 ?

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Two-four grams per: Day in two divided dosages. If you don't trust dietary supplements there's prescription Lovaza or Vascepa each having different EPA/DHA ratios.

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Answered 7/25/2014

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