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A 24-year-old male asked:

Hello can i take 5 tablets omega 3 daily for 3 months, each contains 60mg dha and 90mg epa and 150mg omega3?i suffer depression.

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Dr. Bennett Werneranswered

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Yes: Safety and efficacy have not been established. The reported dose of omega 3 for depression is 9600 mg daily.

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