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The following doses have been studied in scientific research:
ADULTS
BY MOUTH:
- General: DHA is usually administered with EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) as fish oil. A wide range of doses have been used. A typical dose is 5 grams of fish oil containing 169-563 mg of EPA and 72-312 mg of DHA. Experts also recommend increasing your daily dietary intake of cold-water fish, including mackerel, herring, tuna, halibut, and salmon.
- Prone to allergies and allergic reactions (atopic disease): For preventing allergy symptoms in infants, prenatal supplements providing 400 mg of DHA daily have been taken starting at 18-22 weeks gestation and continuing until delivery.
- High levels of cholesterol or other fats (lipids) in the blood (hyperlipidemia): DHA 0.8 to 4 grams daily for 6-8 weeks has been used. Also, DHA-enriched canola oil, taken daily for 4 weeks, has been used. *
