Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of some of the questions the DHA/EPA Omega-3 Institute has received from visitors and our corresponing answers.

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Questions About Supplementation
Questions About Recommended Intake
Questions About Omega-3 and Pregnancy
General Questions
Questions About Specific Ailments

Supplementation

What is the preferred ratio of DHA/EPA in supplements?
What about '3:6:9' capsules as supplementary sources?
My fish oil supplement states: 180 mg EPA + 120 mg DHA. How many capsules/day would provide me with 600 mg EPA?
Can you recommend a specific brand of omega-3-6-9?
Is there an optimal time during the day to take the EPA/DHA supplement?
What about garlic supplements and omega-3?
Can omega-3 supplementation reduce hair loss?
How many 1000mg capsules containing 360mg DHA/EPA per capsule are needed to attain 3000mg DHA/EPA daily?
Are there over-the-counter omega-3 supplements containing DHA/EPA which can lower fasting triglyceride levels if elevated?
Can you get DHA from taking Cod Liver Oil Supplements?
Is supplementation necessary if I am consuming fish regularly?
Can taking a daily fish oil supplement contribute to stomach/intestinal gas in some cases?
If I am taking DHA/EPA supplements, does the bioavailabilty differ according to the time of day when I take these?
Has DHA/EPA omega-3 supplementation been found to benefit children with ADHD (Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder)?
How can one choose fish oils with a knowledge of the presence of certain heavy metals?
Are there any differences in the bioavailability and efficacy of triglyceride (TG) vs. ethyl ester (EE) forms of DHA/EPA?
Are there any non-prescription supplements available which contain high levels of DHA/EPA?
Should an anti-oxidant be present in omega-3 supplements containing DHA/EPA?
Some websites state caution in avoiding fish oil which has been overly oxidized - agree?
I'm interested in supplementing my diet with DHA and EPA but I am allergic to fish oil capsules since they cause an immediate bout of psoriasis. Are there any commercially-available fish oils that I can take?
Is there any evidence in the literature for interactions between high-dose omega-3 fish oil and warfarin?
Are there good human studies to show a benefit for the green-lipped mussel oil in treating arthritis?

Recommended Intake

Pregnancy

General

Specific Ailments

Food Sources