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Posted by oeps7 on October 14, 2003, at 10:13:08
Going on 2 weeks on fish oil with e supplement. I notice a definite difference. I take the equivalent of 1 gram of epa - about 7 capsules. Does not help so much with anxiety but does help with depression.
Posted by john1022 on October 15, 2003, at 18:36:56
In reply to fish oil, posted by oeps7 on October 14, 2003, at 10:13:08
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.
1000mgs = 1 gram right? 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?
Do you think 3 grams (3000mgs) a day would be too much?
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.
Thanks for the info. Good luck!
Posted by oeps7 on October 16, 2003, at 11:54:49
In reply to Re: fish oil, posted by john1022 on October 15, 2003, at 18:36:56
Hi John,
The best person to talk to is Larry Hoover post a question for him. You need 1 gram or more of epa and in the 1000mg capsules there is usually about 180 mg so I take 7capsules but you also need to take vitamin e with the fish oil. Do a search on this site just type in fish oil - there is lots of info. Let me knnow how it works for you. I know it has definitely helped me!
Take care,
Mary
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.
>
> 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.
>
> Thanks for the info. Good luck!Lar
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