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Suggest The Appropriate Dosage Of Omega-3 Supplement

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Posted on Mon, 7 Apr 2014
Question: Hello, i take a liquid omega-3 supplement of EPA and DHA...Why is it that the one teaspoon that i do take daily equals about 8 capsules of the same omega-3?..Thanks!
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Answered by Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: ..... Detailed Answer: Hi Campy.. Thanks for writing in... It is just formulated that way.... A capsule of omega-3 would probably contain about 1/8th of a teaspoon of the liquid omega -3 you are taking now. So , if you are taking 1 tsp of omega 3 brand now....If you want to switch over to capsule form, you would need to take 2 capsules 4 times a day. Once a day dosing is better, as you will be more compliant, than reminding yourself to take it 4 times a day. In other formulations 1 tsp might be equal to 3 capsules or 7 capsules , depending on the brand and manufacturer. Hope this information was helpful to you. Regards, Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan
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Suggest The Appropriate Dosage Of Omega-3 Supplement

Brief Answer: ..... Detailed Answer: Hi Campy.. Thanks for writing in... It is just formulated that way.... A capsule of omega-3 would probably contain about 1/8th of a teaspoon of the liquid omega -3 you are taking now. So , if you are taking 1 tsp of omega 3 brand now....If you want to switch over to capsule form, you would need to take 2 capsules 4 times a day. Once a day dosing is better, as you will be more compliant, than reminding yourself to take it 4 times a day. In other formulations 1 tsp might be equal to 3 capsules or 7 capsules , depending on the brand and manufacturer. Hope this information was helpful to you. Regards, Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan