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When it comes to Omega 3 fatty acids, everybody seems to be talking about EPA and DHA. We all know the various advantages of omega 3 fatty acids, but do you really know what is the normal dose of EPA or DHA? You might say - why should I care? It has done so much good for me; I am getting so much benefits/ positive results. But remember the proverb - Excess of everything is bad - this holds true even for omega 3 fatty acids. Excess dose of EPA or DHA - 1. Increases the effect of blood thinning medications. People who bruise easily or have a bleeding disorder should be more cautious about the dosages of DHA if they are already on any blood thinning medicine. 2. Increases the levels of fasting blood sugar. If you are taking blood sugar lowering medications you should be vigilant about the dosages of DHA because it may counter the effect of sugar lowering medicines. So again the question remains unanswered - what is the normal dose of EPA or DHA? Normal dose of EPA or DHA varies from person to person and their health condition. Some people might be deficient and need a higher dose to compensate the deficiency in their body. While for others who are hale and hearty do not need higher dosages of EPA/DHA. Ideal recommendation on normal dose of EPA or DHA - 2 soft gels/day for healthy adult and 1 soft gel/day for children, this is assuming weight of 1 soft get is 1000 mg. Apart from the quantity of EPA and DHA, you should be aware of quality of the same. If you take these fatty acids in the form of supplements, be very sure to check COA (Certificate of Analysis) of the product. This will tell you about the levels of heavy metals, PCBs and dioxins it has. Effective fish oil should not only have zero contaminants but also should have no rancid odors and taste. Make no mistake about it - if you really want to reap the benefits of fatty acids; a right product is as important as the right dose. Do your own analysis and choose the right product. And most important consult your doctor before you start any medication. Chuck Blake is an active researcher and consumer of fish oil products.Visit his website http://omega3brief.com today to learn more about the powerful benefits of omega-3 fish oils.
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