Megadosing Omega 3

Omega 3 fatty acids are known for their numerous health benefits and therefore it's highly recommended that your diet contains sufficient amounts of omega 3 fatty acids. But on the other hand, you shouldn't overdo it neither. More doesn't always mean better and megadosing omega 3's could have a negative impact on your wellbeing.

The NIH recommends the following daily doses for omega 3 fatty acids:

* 650 - 950 mg of EPA and DHA
* 2.2 g of ALA

In certain cases, increased doses might be necessary. Here are some examples:

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

On certain studies, patients were treated with very high dosages of omega 3 (something around 7g per day and above) over several months and no side effects were determined. On the other hand, this megadosing didn't provide any additional health benefits.

Anyway, I recommend you stick to the recommended dosages and if you think higher dosages would be beneficial for your case then you should clarify this with your physician.

How can you provide omega 3's through your diet?

The best source for EPA and DHA is fatty fish, such as herring, mackerel, salmon and sardines. If you don't like fish, I suggest you use omega 3 fish oil supplements.

Good sources for ALA are: Flaxseed oil, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and green leafy vegetables.

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