Directions For Taking Omega 3

Fatty fish such as herring, salmon, mackerel and sardines are the richest source of EPA and DHA omega 3 fatty acids. The AHA (American Heart Association) recommends 2 servings of fish per week. However, consuming too much fish could also cause problems, because of intoxication with mercury, PCB's heavy metals and other toxins due to the pollution of maritime waters.

So, to get your daily dose of healthy omega 3's, supplementing your diet with purified omega 3 fish oil is an excellent idea.

The National Institutes of Health recommends the following daily doses of omega 3's:

* 650 mg of EPA and DHA - from fatty fish and fish oil capsules
* 2.22 g of ALA - from flaxseed oil, walnuts and other sources

Increased doses might be required for those who suffer from the following diseases:

* Elevated triglyceride levels
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* High blood pressure
* Cardiovascular diseases

Please ask your physician what would be the most adequate doses for your special case.

Below you find a list of fish rich in omega 3 and the required amount (oz) to provide 1 g of EPA and DHA:

* Farmed Catfish 20.0
* Wild Catfish 15.0
* Crab, Alaskan King 8.5
* Flounder/sole 7.0
* Haddock 15.0
* Halibut 3.0 to 7.5
* Atlantic Herring 2.0
* Pacific Herring 1.5
* Mackerel 2.0 to 8.5
* Farmed Salmon 1.5 to 2.5
* Atlantic Salmon 2.0 to 3.5
* Chinook 2.0
* Sockeye 4.5
* Sardines 2.0 to 3.0
* Shrimp 11.0
* Fresh Tuna 2.5 to 12.0
* Canned Tuna 4.0

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