Fish Oil Dosage Recommendations

Once you decide to investigate taking fish oil, you’ll soon find out there are several different types of fish oil supplements on the shelves. The most widely used is fish oil made from cold water fish, such as krill or salmon. These fish oils are typically around 30% EPA and DHA with an EPA/DHA ratio of 1.5.

The average) 1,000mg soft gel fish oil capsule has 180mg of EPA and 120mg of DHA. Although some fish oils contain EPA and DHA in a higher ratio, and some a lower, 1.5 is a good ratio to shoot for for when establishing your fish oil dosage.

A good fish oil dosage for an adult is about 5,000mg of EPA/DHA each day. Examine the label carefully to determine the actual EPA/DHA levels. Divide your fish oil supplement equally and take it soaced out through the day with meals. So if you’re taking 5,000mg a day, a good routine would be 2,500mg in the morning and 2,500mg with dinner.

The recommended dosage for individuals with high blood pressure is about 3,000mg of EPA/DHA daily. This is also the usual dose for people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. For someone who’s had angioplasty and is trying to prevent restenosis, a fish oil dosage of 4,000mg to 5,000mg (a day is a good target.

Below you’ll find a list of the recommended fish oil dosage for some common health conditions. Don’t add the dosages together. If you have multiple conditions, use the condition with the highest recommended dosage.

• angina 2,000 mg 3 times a day (6,000 mg)
• Arrhythmia 1,000 mg 3 times a day (3,000 mg)
• Arthritis 1000 mg twice a day (2,000 mg)
• Asthma 1,000 mg 3 times a day (3,000 mg)
• Crohn’s Disease 2,000 mg twice a day (4,000 mg)
• Diabetes 2,000 mg 3 times a day (6,000 mg)
• Eczema 1,000 mg 3 times a day (3,000 mg)
• Gout 1,000 mg 3 times a day (3,000 mg)
• Heart Disease Prevention 1,000 mg 3 times a day (3,000 mg)
• High Blood Pressure 1,000 mg 3 times a day (3,000 mg)
• Psoriasis 2,000 mg 3 times a day (6,000 mg)
• Skin Health 1,000 mg a day (1,000 mg)

Omega-3s are the beneficial fatty acid found in fish oil, but can interefere with your body’s  blood clotting ability. Avoid taking fish oil supplements two weeks before and one week after surgery.

Always consult with your doctor before beginning any supplement regime.