Posted by Larry Hoover on October 17, 2003, at 9:41:47
In reply to Re: fish oil, posted by john1022 on October 15, 2003, at 18:36:56
> That is great to here. Congrats! I hope it continues to treat you well. I just started fish oil tonight for depression. I will let you know and others know how it works for me.
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> 1000mgs = 1 gram right?Correct.
> I just started taking 1000mgs EPA fish oil pills bought from Vitamin World. It says to take them 3 times a day. Should I only take it once a day?
Doesn't matter one iota. Take it with a large meal, preferably one that contains other sources of fat.
> Do you think 3 grams (3000mgs) a day would be too much?It could be way too little. Some people take ten times that amount. Don't change your dose quickly. A little at a time, and see what you tolerate, and what your response is. For most people, the effect of fish oil on mood is subtle. You just become more mood-stable, and more resilient, slowly over time.
> If you don't mind me asking, how did you arrive at only taking 1 gram (1000mgs) a day? Just trying to get the amount I take sorted out to best help the possibility of this helping my depression.
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> Thanks for the info. Good luck!Lar
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