How much omega-3 fish oil supplements should we take?

 Look at the label.  The amount of fish oil is not the important number - it is the amount of EPA and DHA, the protective onmega-3 fats.  What you are interested in is the amount of EPA and DHA per serving.  Add up the amount of EPA + DHA and figure our how many capsules you will have to take to come up with at least 1000 mg per day.

If you take a pharmaceutical-grade (at least 60% DHA + EPA) omega-3 fish oil supplement, the suggested dose is about 1500-2000 mg daily. If you buy standard fish oil (which is about 30% omega-3 by weight) from a pharmacy or discount center like Costco, you will need to take 3-6 capsules (1000mg each) daily.

Supplements are divided into 4 qualtiy categories....

FYI...........

1. Pharmaceutical grade. This grade meets highest regulatory requirements for purity, dissolution, and absorption and is designated by "USP 23" or says "standardized" or "extract."

2. Medical grade. This is a high-grade product. Prenatal vitamins usually fit into this category.

3. Cosmetic, nutritional grade. Supplements of this grade are usually sold in health food stores. These often are not tested for purity, dissolution, or absorption and may not have a high concentration of the active ingredient they are labeled as.

4. Feed or agricultural grade. Supplements of this grade are used for veterinary purposes. Do not use supplements of this grade.