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The Highest Omega-3 Dose Ever Studied (25 grams per day)

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  • Dec 13, 2021
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When Dr. Bill Harris began researching omega-3 in the early 1980s, he was looking for an impact on cholesterol with what would be considered a high dose by today's standards: around... Show More

When Dr. Bill Harris began researching omega-3 in the early 1980s, he was looking for an impact on cholesterol with what would be considered a high dose by today's standards: around 25 effective grams per day of omega-3 from salmon. However, rather than finding an effect on cholesterol, they found a nearly 80% drop in triglycerides among patients with Fredrickson Type V hypertriglyceridemia.

While this dose is, no doubt, clinically excessive, the tolerability of even high doses used in the past provides context on just how hard it is to determine a true "tolerable upper intake level" when it comes to omega-3. Listen for discussion of bleeding risk, omega-6 to omega-3 ratios, how the FDA set the recommended dose of prescription omega-3, and more.

Watch the full interview here:
https://youtu.be/-f-CFQxaUY4

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - 25 grams per day
00:03:25 - Is there a blood thinning effect?
00:09:06 - Individuals need different amounts
00:09:58 - Clinical trials (higher doses needed)
00:13:00 - How the FDA determined 4g dose
00:13:50 - Omega-6 to omega-3 ratio

Episode originally aired December 7th, 2021.

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Rhonda Patrick @foundmyfitness ยท Apr 18, 2022
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I think a very sensible thing for many people would be to check their omega-3 index with @OmegaQuant and see how their existing diet measures up and go from there. Good broader discussion on dosage here:
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