The American Heart Association and Nation Institutes of Health (NIH) recommend 500 mg/day of omega-3s for healthy people who have not know risk factors for heart disease, which is a great start!
Clinical studies showing that omega-3 fatty acids reduce the risk of a second heart attack is people who have already had one heart attack have generally used 1,000 to 2,000mg a day. According to Dr. Chaney, this would be the amount if you know that you are at risk of heart disease.
Most clinical studies looking at the effects of omea-3 fatty acids on lowering triglyceride levels and reducing the risk of depression and dementia have used 1,000 to 2,00 mg/day.
So the best advice is to learn how to listen to your own body. Try smaller or larger amounts until you find out how much you need.
However, you should know that it may take 6 weeks to 3 months for you to experience the full benefits of any given does of omega-3 fatty acids.
Also, you should know that it is the long chain omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil that provide most of the health benefits associated with omega-3 fatty acids.
If you're not sure which omega-3s are right for you, click here.
Does it still sound a little fishy? Okay, I will stick with my business and not be a stand up comedian.
Mary Beth
www.mamabearproductions.net
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