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Best omega 3 for lasik dry eyes? what to look for on the back of the bottle? currently have epa: 325mg, dha: 175mg. is that good? it's a cvs brand.
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No idea: No one really knows ideal amount. Use reputable brand, and im sure itll be fine.
Answered 6/16/2013
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Omega-3 FA: That product is ok but you will need to take enough pills to get between 2-4 grams of omega-3 fatty acids daily.
Answered 6/30/2013
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