Okay, last supplement question for a bit! I'm sold on trying fish oil for general joint support. But the dosages are all over the place. What combined EPA/DHA amount should I be aiming for? 1000mg? 2000mg?
You have to ignore the "total fish oil" number and look at the *combined EPA and DHA* content. For general health, 1000mg (1g) of combined EPA/DHA is decent. For active inflammation/joint support, many studies use 2000-3000mg (2-3g) *combined*.
What Nate said. It often means taking 3-4 capsules to hit that 2-3g mark, depending on the brand. Also, look for "triglyceride form" if you can, it's better absorbed than "ethyl ester" form. And keep 'em in the fridge, they can go rancid.
I aim for 3g combined EPA/DHA daily. Noticed a big difference in just general soreness. It's one of the few supplements with really solid science behind it for athletes.