Tuesday, February 24, 2009

How to read your fish oil label:


About everyday someone asks how much fish oil to take. The key is to read the label. Look for EPA and DHA. These two numbers should total about 1,000mg. The CardioTabs Omega-3 Fish Oil label gives the amount of DHA and EPA in two softgels. Take three to get about 1,000 mg (or one gram) of DHA and EPA – the amount our cardiologists recommend for everyone.
DHA to EPA ratio is also important. Most common fish oils have a ratio opposite that found in CardioTabs Omega-3 Fish Oil. CardioTabs Omega-3 Fish Oil contains DHA and EPA in a ratio that is very similar to fatty fish like salmon and tuna. Many studies examining the benefits of a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids involve fish intake, not supplement usage. Only CardioTabs Omega-3 Fish Oil has been clinically proven to have the same impact on the human red blood cell as eating fatty fish.


DHA is also crucial for brain and eye health as well as prenatal health. While both DHA and EPA benefit heart health, our cardiologists believe that our DHA to EPA ratio is ideal.
In my next blog, I’ll talk more about Omega-3 fish oil and purity. Feel free to submit questions, I’m happy to answer them.




Michelle

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