With the ever growing awareness of the benefits of omega 3, how much fish oil one should take is perhaps the most common question, especially as there are no national guidelines to use. What's more important really is the quality, so here are some tips and my recommendations for a daily dose.
 

How much fish oil is advised per day seems to vary greatly, but the optimal amount for the average person is around 2g a day, with 1g per capsule.
 

The omega 3 fatty acids that provide the health benefits are DHA and EPA, and recent research shows us that the DHA is responsible for most of the benefits. Our brains are composed of over 30% DHA fats to show just how vital it is!
 

Since our bodies cannot manufacture omega 3, and with over 90% of us being deficient in it, a daily distilled supplement is the best solution.
 

The one I take twice a day contains 280mg of DHA and 120mg of EPA in a 1000mg or 1g capsule to give you a guide.
 

For certain conditions like arthritis, you can take more quality oils a day, with four being normal for those with severe joint pain and studies have shown that some people are able to come of their prescription meds altogether, such is the power of fish oil on this condition.
 

Purity is essential and to make sure all the toxins from the fish are removed, any supplement you select should have undergone molecular distillation. This removes mercury, lead and other contaminants to leave only safe oil and is absolutely essential for younger children and pregnant mothers.
 

The very best fish species to use today are Hoki and Tuna as the mix of these two oils yields much higher anti-inflammatory properties to provide even more protection from heart disease and strokes.
 

I hope this article has shown you how much fish oil to take per day and the way to ensuring you only get the very best, free from any contaminants and high in the valuable DHA omega 3 fats.
 

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