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How much fish oil should i take daily?
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250 mg/day EPA&DHA: See this (long) summary--https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional/#h2 Either in eating foods or taking pills, aim for a total of 250 mg/day. The link describes how much is in different types of foods.
Answered 1/2/2017
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Fish Oil: Look for a brand with 1600mg of Omega 3. DHA and EPA Take 5ml two times per day. there are also good products in gel caps http://mtex.it/96nt5aq0
Answered 1/3/2017
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