Fish oil dosage??

kimmikat · 01-23-2006, 12:12 AM

I have been reading several articles about the benefits of fish oil for women with PCOS and/or endocrine disorders. I like what I have been reading as well as the idea of being able to guarantee that I am getting my omega-3's in every day. I also just read an exciting article that fish oil capsules daily can improve asthma symptoms.

So I'm ready to start, but.... I keep reading conflicting information on the proper dosage to gain benefits. Any ladies taking fish oil? Have you seen any improvements due to the fish oil capsules? What dosage are you taking?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. My PCOS thanks you, my asthma thanks you, my heart thanks you, and I thank you. (a little George M. Cohan humor.)

Blakesmomma · 01-23-2006, 02:52 AM

I have high cholesterol and insulin resistance. My doctor wants me to take 1000 mg 3 times a day. A few places I've read on the internet don't want you to take that much but that is what she told me to take.

Tori

kimmikat · 01-23-2006, 09:26 PM

Thank you Tori! That dosage is what is recommended on the bottle. I've also read on the web where a smaller dosage is recommended, but I want to make certain that I am taking the most effective dosage without taking too much. I've left a message for my doctor (last week) but haven't received an answer yet. I suppose this may be similar to my experience with gluc. I'll just have to start small and work my way up until I start to see results.

linni · 01-24-2006, 02:57 AM

I take... or should I say I should take... fish oil capsules for my High Cholesterol as well. My doctor told me to take 4 with dinner. A little Higher than I think is recommended, but that's what I was 'prescribed'

hope that was a little helpful, and I hope your doc returns your call.