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A 27-year-old female asked:

How much omega 3 to take per day? i have painful joints in fingers etc and omega 3 helps. theres double and triple dose is for ra. will try that one

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No benefit: Studies have suggested little benefit from fish oil in this situation. Instead, I urge evaluation by a rheumatologist.

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