The optimal dosage of Omega-3 fish oil depends on individual needs, health goals, and age. In real-life scenarios, the typical recommended daily dose of Omega-3s is around 1,000 mg to 3,000 mg of combined EPA and DHA for general health. However, individuals may require different amounts depending on factors like:
General Health: For overall heart health, 1,000 mg of combined EPA and DHA may suffice.
Heart Disease: Doctors may recommend higher doses (1,000-2,000 mg) if you're at risk for heart disease.
Inflammation or Joint Pain: For reducing inflammation, doses up to 2,000-3,000 mg may be beneficial.
Mental Health: Higher doses (up to 3,000 mg) are sometimes suggested for managing depression or cognitive decline.
Before starting fish oil supplements, it’s a good idea to consult with a healthcare provider to ensure the right dosage for your specific condition and avoid possible interactions with other medications
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If you are taking an anticoagulant I would be very cautious indeed and consult your GP/Pharmacist. I used to take fish oil capsule but stopped when anticoagulanted as my GP (also a cardiologist) warned me that taking both together could increase bleeding risk. At the time the practice was involved in a trial using Fish Oil capsule as a prophylactic anticoagulant to prevent stroke (not with AF) so you couldn’t take both.
The body needs Omega 3’s fatty acids, especially for brain and cognitive functioning but best to get from your diet if you take anticoagulants. I use teaspoon of Chia seeds every morning, and oily fish 1/2 week.
Thanks for the post, I need to check with my cardiologist when I see him shortly as I have been taking fish oil for 10+years but only started ACs last year.
Because I had my gall bladder taken out 20yrs ago I was advised to take Krill oil rather than the usual 'High Street' fish oil. I also read recently from a long trusted source (Weston A Price) that Cod Liver oil and not just fish oil is the only one worth taking; we were given this as kids in the 50's.
I seem to be one of those people. I have found fish oil put me into Afib. I do eat tuna on occasion, salmon also. walnuts and chia seeds. Reading Dr. William Davis book Super Gut, in it he states that in fish oil supplements it is missing Tauren an importing amino acid. Yet he is an advocate of taking fish oil and says one still needs to eat fish to get the Tauren .
Beware of the 'blood thinning ' properties of fish oils. I have a bleeding disorder and they made it worse (as does green leafy veg!) and this was prior to taking anticoagulants. Probably better to eat oily fish as it is bound up with other good stuff. Best wishes
Also, over the counter fish oil is more likely to have heavy metal contaminants, especially mercury. In long term studies, only people with specific heart conditions showed any benefit, most people showed little to no benefit or even slightly higher mortality rates, maybe partly because they hoped supplements would replace eating healthy food.
1000mg capsules of fish oil usually have combined EPA /DHA amounts of less than 1000mg. I think it would be unwise to take more than 1000mg as this seems to be upper limit for limiting afib risk according to several studies. As for bleeding risk it is difficult to assess. Everybody's bleeding risk is different and depends on factors like genetics and diet as well as meds and supplements taken. I have taken fish oil in a dose of 1000mg or less for many years long before I started with afib or was put on anticoagulants. I have been considering dropping it to see if my afib frequency improves but don't want to see a deterioration in joint health or mental health. Afib is not the only health consideration!
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