Daily Fish Oil

[aphextwin]

I am curious to how much fish oil you use on a daily basis.


For me 8-10 grams.

 

[LBJK88981]

2.5-5g OMEGA-3 (EPA + DHA) depending on omega-6 intake. the ratio is more important than the quantity

-Alex

 

[Kevin666]

My endocronologist recommended at least 6 grams to me recently. However he also wants me to take "Ortho Molecular Plus DHA" which is not even in the realm of possibility financially for me.

The ratio per pill is DHA 580mg and EPA 60 mg and he wanted me to take 10/day

He said the body can convert the DHA to EPA, but not vice versa

Anyone familiar with Ortho Molecular? it's crazy expensive ($35/60 for the DHA plus) I don't see any way it would benefit my Dr. to push it, he's not selling it

 

[LBJK88981]

My endocronologist recommended at least 6 grams to me recently. However he also wants me to take "Ortho Molecular Plus DHA" which is not even in the realm of possibility financially for me.

The ratio per pill is DHA 580mg and EPA 60 mg and he wanted me to take 10/day

He said the body can convert the DHA to EPA, but not vice versa

Anyone familiar with Ortho Molecular? it's crazy expensive ($35/60 for the DHA plus) I don't see any way it would benefit my Dr. to push it, he's not selling it

I personally have found little added benefit over regular, high quality fish oil based omega-3 supplements. If your doctor is recommending it for specific reasons relevant to your health/circumstances then that is different

Alex

 

[Jude2]

6g

 

[Kevin666]

I personally have found little added benefit over regular, high quality fish oil based omega-3 supplements. If your doctor is recommending it for specific reasons relevant to your health/circumstances then that is different

Alex

Thanks for the reply. I should have given a little more info, my HDL is at the low end of normal and he wants the HDL up.

Dr. says the Ortho Molecular is derived from tricylcerides and is absorbed better, I was just wondering if it was truly that much better absorption for the price.

I'm still learning about the DHA vs. EPA ratios

 

[jogates]

2.5-5g OMEGA-3 (EPA + DHA) depending on omega-6 intake. the ratio is more important than the quantity

-Alex

great post brother

 

[Thebigone]

I use TP's. Its so damn cheap I just take 10g per day

 

[Flex2019]

As much as I should be eating it, I can't stand fish. I supplement 8-10g fish oil per day in divided doses.

 

[RESTLESS1]

6g daily

 

[tenny]

6 grams of supplemental fish oil
6 grams of supplemental flax oil
20 grams or so of mac or avo oil
2 grams primrose at night

all of this is supplemental

Not from food

 

[wasp]

4 grams - NOW ultra omega

Natural Fish Oil Concentrate 1.0g (1,000mg)g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 750mg
Eicosapentaenoic (EPA) 500mg
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 250mg