How much OmegaBrite should people take?
As with any supplement, you should check with your health care provider regarding dosage. However, for overall health, 3 capsules per day is generally adequate. The proper dosage for the mood elevating and mood stabilizing effects of Omega-3 fatty acids are still being worked out in research 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. This amount of EPA is equal to approximately 16 OmegaBrite capsules per day. However, such a large amount of Omega-3 fatty acids is usually not necessary. For bipolar disorder and unipolar major depression, somewhere between 1.5-4 grams per day of EPA should be effective for most people with mild-to-moderate symptoms. For more severe forms of depression or bipolar disorder, doses up to 10 grams per day of EPA have been used. In general, starting low and then moving up on the dosage gradually over a 4-
