How much fish oil should I take a day?

[Quiver0f10]

The ones I have are 1000 mg. Shoukd I take 1 or 2?

Thanks!

[Mom2legomaniacs]

I would say to start with one before you do more (if you should do more). I actually tried some and was having a reflux like reaction to them. I am glad I only did one! Unlikely you will experience anything weird like that, but I felt I should at least mention the possibility just in case.
Then if one works ok and you should move up to 2, it would be fine.

did that make any sense:confused:

[Bev in B'ville]

No advice on the number of them to take, but if you keep them in your freezer you won't have the reflux problem.

[Quiver0f10]

Thanks! I will freeze them and start with 1. Can't hurt to be safe :D

[Beth in Central TX]

Hi Jean,

I take two of the Natural Factors RxOmega-3 factors each day; one with breakfast and one with dinner.

[Ottakee]

What are you taking them for?

For brain stuff you want 1000mg of EPA. Most capsules have 180mg of EPA per capsule (some less) so you would want about 6 per day. I would though SLOWLY work up to that.

Nordic Naturals and Omega Brites are a lot more concentrated so you need a lot less of them to get the same amount.

For general health though you might not need this many.

[Frankie]

Hi Jean,

I take two of the Natural Factors RxOmega-3 factors each day; one with breakfast and one with dinner.

That's exactly what I do -- same brand, too.

I don't get fish burps with this brand, either. I did with store brands, though.

I have cut my triglycerides in half by taking two a day!:D