How many fish oil capsules per day?

[Buget-Packer]

I have fish oil capsules that are 1,000mg each. I have been reading different indications on how much fish oil to take, the bottle says 3 fish oil capsules per day while some websites say i need to take as much as 15 capsules at 1,000mg each while another website said I need like 30,000mg per day of Omega fats. What do you guys think is proper Omega fat intake?

 

[gearhead]

bro 1tbps of fish oil the liquids is around 12 grams which is 12,000 mgs....so if you have 1000mgs caps that means just to take 1 tbsp. of oil in comparison you'd need 12 capsules...which is a lot bro...just use straight up oil....

 

[The Suppleminator]

It all depends on the diet program you are following. You can easily need as much as 50grams of fish oil if you use the evolutionary diet as outlined. it is all about your macro needs and the game plan you are following.

 

[420mike]

bro 1tbps of fish oil the liquids is around 12 grams which is 12,000 mgs....so if you have 1000mgs caps that means just to take 1 tbsp. of oil in comparison you'd need 12 capsules...which is a lot bro...just use straight up oil....

how does that taste? it makes more sense, never thought of using oil, but yuck

 

[muskate]

I have fish oil capsules that are 1,000mg each. I have been reading different indications on how much fish oil to take, the bottle says 3 fish oil capsules per day while some websites say i need to take as much as 15 capsules at 1,000mg each while another website said I need like 30,000mg per day of Omega fats. What do you guys think is proper Omega fat intake?

The amount of fish oil you take is largely irrelevant. It's the amount of EPA and DHA in the fish oil that matters. Aim for around 0.5-1g of each per day. Usually this corresponds to 3-6 capsules per day.

 

[aaron.kennedy.1217]

Me personally to reap any benefits I take 9-12 capsules a day. Usually 3-4 each meal depending on meals and how I feel.

 

[LevButlerov]

There is no universal dosing for fish oil, especially those comming encapsulated. It will greatly depend on your goals and diet, among other factors.

 

[jp4355]

I don't know who makes your Fish Oil Caps.
But do yourself a favor and move up to the Liquid.
Carlson's makes an Excellent one, comes in Lemon or Orange (natural flavor).
And it doesn't Repeat.
Plus it's Filtered for over 28 Types of Contaminants, including Lead/Cadmium/Mercury.................................. JP
P.S.
It's High Strength and Not Too pricey.
You'll have a hard time finding something as good for the same money.

http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/carl...lavor-1600-mg-16-9-fl-oz/cl-1938#.VVIBO_lViko

 

[stevesmi]

I've moved away from fish oil because of its negative impact on the environment

you can easily get plenty of omega's from grassfed beef, pastured eggs, avocado, and fatty fish

 

[CT21]

The amount of fish oil you take is largely irrelevant. It's the amount of EPA and DHA in the fish oil that matters. Aim for around 0.5-1g of each per day. Usually this corresponds to 3-6 capsules per day.

Muskate hit the nail on the head! It is NOT the amount of fish oil but the amount of EPA and DHA each serving of fish oil contains. Now this will vary greatly on the quality of the products out there. Usually lower quality products or brands that cheap out will list 1-2 liquid gels(which is what is should be produced as unless using a straight up liquid like some of the other members suggested) at 1000mg of fish oil but if u look below at the EPA and DHA content it will only be at 300 or 400mg total...that in my opinion is a shitty supplement and u should NOT waste your money on it unless there is NO other alternative. Also if it doenst even list the epa/dha the likely hood its a lower quality product is pretty high.

Now A GOOD fish oil should contain anywhere from 700-1000mg epa and 300-500mg DHA per 1~2 lsoft gels. If this is the case i would suggest you take 2 soft gels with EVERY meal or at least 3 meals per day. That way your getting 1~1.5g of OMEGA 3'S in SUPPLEMENTAL form at least 3x/day. U can always get more through your diet with things like flaxseeds, flaxseed/olive oil butter, falxseed peanutbutter spread, avacados, salmon, haddock, tuna, tilapia etc, etc....

*side note if one wishes to get specifically more DHA for brain support/development and other benefits you can look for a DHA specific product. Which will usually still have some epa in it but much higher DHA which usually isnt the case. And there will be some who say DHA is more important than EPA but thats a while other arguement.

Good luck

 

[sdr1014]

Muskate hit the nail on the head! It is NOT the amount of fish oil but the amount of EPA and DHA each serving of fish oil contains. Now this will vary greatly on the quality of the products out there. Usually lower quality products or brands that cheap out will list 1-2 liquid gels(which is what is should be produced as unless using a straight up liquid like some of the other members suggested) at 1000mg of fish oil but if u look below at the EPA and DHA content it will only be at 300 or 400mg total...that in my opinion is a shitty supplement and u should NOT waste your money on it unless there is NO other alternative. Also if it doenst even list the epa/dha the likely hood its a lower quality product is pretty high.

Now A GOOD fish oil should contain anywhere from 700-1000mg epa and 300-500mg DHA per 1~2 lsoft gels. If this is the case i would suggest you take 2 soft gels with EVERY meal or at least 3 meals per day. That way your getting 1~1.5g of OMEGA 3'S in SUPPLEMENTAL form at least 3x/day. U can always get more through your diet with things like flaxseeds, flaxseed/olive oil butter, falxseed peanutbutter spread, avacados, salmon, haddock, tuna, tilapia etc, etc....

*side note if one wishes to get specifically more DHA for brain support/development and other benefits you can look for a DHA specific product. Which will usually still have some epa in it but much higher DHA which usually isnt the case. And there will be some who say DHA is more important than EPA but thats a while other arguement.

Good luck

Can u list a product that has these levels in it or something close to it?
Thanks

 

[gymrat827]

6-7 fish oils.

2 krill oils.

 

[SuperBee]

I take 9 (3 capsules 3 times a day).

 

[Smokey McPot]

Muskate and C2T1 hit it right on the head. It has to be quality fish oil. Also look for mercury free and either flavored or coated fish oil soft gels. There is nothing worse than burping up that fishy taste...lol

 

[hurricane]

i take 4 caps a day of fish oil

 

[aggirl]

Is there any fatty fish in your diet?

 

[Fishak]

i take 4 caps a day of fish oil

Same here, 2 in the am and 2 in the pm.

Jason