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Message started by fstub on Aug 2nd, 2013 at 10:04am

Title: fish oil question
Post by fstub on Aug 2nd, 2013 at 10:04am
I apologize if this question has been addressed elsewhere - if so, I've yet to see it.  I'm almost 2 weeks into the D3 regimen and am very hopeful but still having episodes.  The fish oil capsules I'm taking are 1000mg size, but of that only 300mg is Omega-3.  Is the 1000-1200mg fish oil called for in the regimen simply fish oil containing Omega-3, or should I be ingesting 1000-1200mg of Omega-3 specifically?  Thanks in advance for any clarification you can provide.

Title: Re: fish oil question
Post by JH86 on Aug 2nd, 2013 at 6:34pm
Batch's recommendation is "Omega 3 Fish Oil - 1000 to 1200 mg/day (EPA 360 mg/day, DHA 240 mg/day)"

For example "Nature Made Fish Oil 1200mg" contains 360mg Omega-3 EPA and 300mg Omega-3 DHA per softgel.

So pretty certain (and someone will correct me if I'm wrong I'm sure) that one of these tablets will meet the requirements. No need to take four of them.... I hope...  :o

Title: Re: fish oil question
Post by LasVegas on Aug 2nd, 2013 at 7:27pm

JH86 wrote on Aug 2nd, 2013 at 6:34pm:
Batch's recommendation is "Omega 3 Fish Oil - 1000 to 1200 mg/day (EPA 360 mg/day, DHA 240 mg/day)"

For example "Nature Made Fish Oil 1200mg" contains 360mg Omega-3 EPA and 300mg Omega-3 DHA per softgel.

So pretty certain (and someone will correct me if I'm wrong I'm sure) that one of these tablets will meet the requirements. No need to take four of them.... I hope...  :o


Each serving size of the NatureMade Fish Oil dietary supplements = 2 liquid softgels.

1 serving = 2 softgels = 2400mg fish oil concentrate containing Omega-3 EPA 360mg, Omega-3 DHA 240mg.

Hope this helps clarify any confusion ;)

-Gregg in Las Vegas

Title: Re: fish oil question
Post by JH86 on Aug 2nd, 2013 at 8:38pm

LasVegas wrote on Aug 2nd, 2013 at 7:27pm:
Each serving size of the NatureMade Fish Oil dietary supplements = 2 liquid softgels.

1 serving = 2 softgels = 2400mg fish oil concentrate containing Omega-3 EPA 360mg, Omega-3 DHA 240mg.

Hope this helps clarify any confusion ;)


Gregg-

Hmmm... The label on my container specifically states "Serving size: 1 softgel" and the listed mg for EPA and DHA is listed under "Amount Per Softgel".  :-?

Title: Re: fish oil question
Post by LasVegas on Aug 2nd, 2013 at 8:45pm

JH86 wrote on Aug 2nd, 2013 at 8:38pm:

LasVegas wrote on Aug 2nd, 2013 at 7:27pm:
Each serving size of the NatureMade Fish Oil dietary supplements = 2 liquid softgels.

1 serving = 2 softgels = 2400mg fish oil concentrate containing Omega-3 EPA 360mg, Omega-3 DHA 240mg.

Hope this helps clarify any confusion ;)


Gregg-

Hmmm... The label on my container specifically states "Serving size: 1 softgel" and the listed mg for EPA and DHA is listed under "Amount Per Softgel".  :-?



No clue what to tell you about your product pal, as I quoted directly from the bottle I bought last week.
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-Gregg in Las Vegas

Title: Re: fish oil question
Post by JH86 on Aug 2nd, 2013 at 8:53pm
Yeah- Mine is the "ONE PER DAY Fish Oil 1200mg 720mg Omega-3". So we obviously have different models so to speak....

Title: Re: fish oil question
Post by LasVegas on Aug 2nd, 2013 at 8:56pm
JH86,
I just went to their website and clicked on fish oil.  There are 13 similar products offering fish oil and Omega-3.

I see the one you bought and the bottle I bought; two different types.

We are both correct! ;)

Bottom line is READ THE LABEL as each bottle may differ in mg and serving size, despite the NatureMade Fish Oil Omega 3 bottles looking very similar.

-Gregg in Las Vegas

Title: Re: fish oil question
Post by JH86 on Aug 2nd, 2013 at 9:05pm

LasVegas wrote on Aug 2nd, 2013 at 8:56pm:
Bottom line is READ THE LABEL as each bottle may differ in mg and serving size
-Gregg in Las Vegas


Learned that the hard way. Was taking only one Magnesium Citrate tab for a while and was thinking I was getting 400mg. I mean the BIG letters on the label said 400mg. But the really teeny ones on the back said you have to take 2 for that.  >:(

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