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Live Healthier with Omega3 Intakes

April 16, 2010 by  
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The most common question asked about taking daily supplements like Omega3 is how much should you be taking on a daily basis? My responses is always the same which I suggest the strictly follow what’s ever printed on the label of the supplement you are taking. There’s a reason they include the recommended amount of daily use on the label of these supplement bottles. That amount has been tested and prevent anyone from overdosing on excess amount of Omega3.

The author of the article I was reading wasn’t really going in depth into the quality of supplements you should be using but since then I have seen a lot of different version of the same Omega3 supplements on the market. I would think it’s best to stick to one brand instead of jumping from one to another.

Name branded supplements can be expensive and the reason for this is because brand name companies like to advertise their product as being the best against their competitors. This advertisement is the #1 reason why a brand name supplement product could cost 2-3x more than a generic supplement. There are quality supplements out there, you’ll just have to do your research to find them.

Every company needs to advertise or no one would buy their products. It’s just that some companies overdo it. That’s pretty obvious, too.

Most label on these natural supplements like fish oil provides the recommend dosage a person should be taking. This is mainly based on the weight of the person, an adult will most likely be required to consume more than a child should due to the affect each pill contains, which is usually around 1000mg per pill.

Omega3 is an important part of a baby growth, especially their brain development and basic functions. Infants and toddlers can get their omega3 from breast milk and/or infant formula.

DocosaHexaenoic Acid or DHA for short, is a certain type of Omega-3 found in fish or crustaceans like krill. You can also find DHA in some kinds of seafood and algae. Most manufacturer display the required dosage of fish oil on their label. Typically an adult should be consuming at most 560mg per day.

This is where the difference in brands comes in. The reason that I continue to take the supplement is because it improves my mood and helps me stay focused. It also helps my joints, but that’s another subject. I have found that the DHA content is not always listed on the label. I have also found that a lot of supplements don’t work the way that they should.

If a certain brand of fish oil ain’t working out for you, I suggest you switch to another brand or just start eating food that are naturally loaded with Omega-3.

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