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Was previously on fish oil prescription of 4 1gram pills per day. now taking over the counter fish oil, what dosage at how many pills is the same?
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Good quality: marine fish oil has many research-based benefits. It makes the platelets silky so if you are on a blood thinner consult w/doc. Some folks take 6-8 caps daily under supervision. Poor quality MFO can be contaminated w/toxins so get a good brand that has been purified and is 50% EPA&DHA. Peace and good health. Read label. Each cap is probably 1 gm (1000 mg).
Answered 8/29/2016
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