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How Much Omega-3 Do You Need?

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked

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  • Using the omega-3 index to measure the percentage of the fatty acid on the red blood cell membrane, researchers are able to infer the amount found in the rest of your body; they found taking 2,000 mg per day of an EPA and DHA triglyceride-based supplement could raise the omega-3 index to the low risk level

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