How much Omega-3 fatty acids or fish oil should people take?
As with any supplement, you should check with your health care provider requiring dosage. However, for overall health, The proper dosage for the mood elevating and mood stabilizing effects of omega-3 fatty acids is still being worked out in studies. In the one scientifically controlled research study of concentrated fish oil in bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), 6.2 grams per day of EPA plus 3.4 grams per day of DHA were given. For bipolar disorder and unipolar major depression, Dr. Andrew Stoll, author of the book The omega-3 Connection advises somewhere between 1.5 – 4 grams per day of EPA should be most effective for most people with mild-to-moderate symptoms. For more severe forms of depression or bipolar disorder, studies show 10 grams per day under care of a health care provider. In general, start low and move up the dosage gradually over a four to six week period is advisable. You should always work with your doctor or health care provider if you plan to use doses high
