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What Is Considered A Normal Dose of EPA or DHA?

Everywhere we look today--friends, researchers, and health care pros are all recommending we add Omega 3 fish oil to our diet.

Why? Because Omega 3 fish oil contains high levels of EPA and DHA fatty acids and it is the simplest way to ensure our bodies are getting the proper amounts each day.

Beginning a program of Omega 3 fish oil can be somewhat confusing. What is the daily dosage? How much should you be taking each day?

The recommended amount is two 1,000 milligram capsules per day for adults and one capsule per day for children.

T o be considered a quality product omega 3 fish oil capsules will contain about 28% DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) to 12% EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) with DPA (Docosapentaenoic acid) making up 5%

The National Institute of Health recommends approx. 650 mg of omega 3 fish oil daily. At the same time the American Heart Association recommends 650 - 1000 mg per day.

The human brain is primarily fat and the most abundant fatty acid is DHA. It has been shown to help maintain proper serotonin levels. Decreased serotonin is the prime suspect in such conditions as:

ADHD

Alzheimer's disease

depression.

Fish oil has significant evidence to support its help with moods and depression. It also is more cost effective and efficient than prescription drugs, without the dangerous side effects.

The Heart association recommends omega 3 fish oil because DHA and EPA together provide very powerful health benefits for the heart not seen in other omega 3 products.

Every day new evidence surfaces as to huge health benefits by taking omega 3 fish oil daily.

Help you brain help your heart -- this two pronged health benefit is an amazing aspect of this supplement.

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