Q. I have a 15 year old son who has mild attentional problems. He has been taking an Omega 3 Fatty Acid for about 15 months but only 2.5 grams. Would you please advise me as to the increased dosage you would recommend? Should I increase slowly? Which of your products do you recommend?
A. Omega 3s are wonderful for optimizing brain function and attention/behavior problems, in addition to a wide range of other benefits including immune support, skin health, and lowering inflammation. The dose for a 15 year old is the same as an adult dose assuming he weighs over 90 pounds.
Average dosing range for Omega 3 fish oils are between 2-6 grams per day of pure EPA and DHA, and up to 8 grams short term (3 months) for acute illness or aggressive treatment of bowel or joint inflammation or cancer. I personally take the Finest Pure Fish Oil liquid by Pharmax 2-3 teaspoons per day (1 Tablespoon=3 teaspoons).
Here is the link to detailed information and order page for my favorite Omega 3 supplement which has proven to have highest quality & purity.
Is your son taking capsules or liquid, and which brand? There is such a big concern with quality of fish oils since our fish is so contaminated and purity is a concern. Never take fish oils from a company that won’t show you there purity testing analysis.
If he is taking the liquid, you can safely increase the dose to 1 Tablespoon per day with no concern about blood thinning expect before surgery. Anyone about to have surgery needs to stop fish oils, flax oil, vitamin E, and ginkgo 3 days before hand. And, if he is taking blood thinning medication, check with his doctor to see how he can safely wean off the medication since fish oil does thin the blood quite well, but with no negative side effects like the meds.
A. Omega 3s are wonderful for optimizing brain function and attention/behavior problems, in addition to a wide range of other benefits including immune support, skin health, and lowering inflammation. The dose for a 15 year old is the same as an adult dose assuming he weighs over 90 pounds.
Average dosing range for Omega 3 fish oils are between 2-6 grams per day of pure EPA and DHA, and up to 8 grams short term (3 months) for acute illness or aggressive treatment of bowel or joint inflammation or cancer. I personally take the Finest Pure Fish Oil liquid by Pharmax 2-3 teaspoons per day (1 Tablespoon=3 teaspoons).
Here is the link to detailed information and order page for my favorite Omega 3 supplement which has proven to have highest quality & purity.
Is your son taking capsules or liquid, and which brand? There is such a big concern with quality of fish oils since our fish is so contaminated and purity is a concern. Never take fish oils from a company that won’t show you there purity testing analysis.
If he is taking the liquid, you can safely increase the dose to 1 Tablespoon per day with no concern about blood thinning expect before surgery. Anyone about to have surgery needs to stop fish oils, flax oil, vitamin E, and ginkgo 3 days before hand. And, if he is taking blood thinning medication, check with his doctor to see how he can safely wean off the medication since fish oil does thin the blood quite well, but with no negative side effects like the meds.
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