Health Problems – Can EPA & DHA in Fish Oil Help?
It is important to check the EPA and DHA in fish oil supplements. The content of those specific fatty acids varies greatly. The health problems that may be alleviated by supplementation are numerous, but if the fatty acid content is low, then you are wasting your money, no matter how little you spend. Here are some suggestions for choosing a valuable supplement. You Want a Minimum of 500mg of Total Omega-3’s Typically, each capsule contains 1000mg or one gram of fat, but only so much of that is omega-3 fat. The total DPA (another omega-3) EPA and DHA in fish oil supplements should be listed on the label. That total should be at least 500mg. For the prevention of chronic and life threatening health problems, the average adult should take at least two capsules per day. More may be recommended for specific health problems, such as arthritis. You Want Very Low Omega-6 Content We get too many omega-6s in our diet, anyway. But, all supplements will contain at least a small amount of omega6s.
