Fish Oil Calculator

Use Omni's fish oil calculator to know your daily dosage of fish oil. Read on to know the benefits of fish oil, the best source of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins A and D. Are you wondering how much fish oil is too much? Worry not! We have also discussed the side effects of eating too much fish oil and the steps to find your recommended dosage using the fish oil calculator.

Fish oil is an oil extracted from the tissues of oily fish. The most common fish used to extract fish oil are mackerel, herring, trout, sardines, tuna, and salmon.

Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for the normal functioning of our body and brain. Since our body cannot produce omega-3 on its own, we need to supplement it from our diet. We can get our required dose of fish oil either by eating fish or by taking fish oil supplements.

Fish oil is beneficial for our health owing to its high omega-3 fatty acid content.
Fish oil is the best source of two of the most important omega-3 fatty acids, namely:

• Eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA; and
• Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA.

These two fatty acids are crucial for brain development and function.

In addition to the above two, fish oils are also a rich source of vitamin A and vitamin D. Our body needs vitamin A to maintain its immune, vision, and reproduction functions. Vitamin D is important for maintaining healthy bones and teeth.

Research has also shown that fish oil helps protect the heart, reduce blood triglycerides, relieve inflammation, and even provide relief in rheumatoid arthritis.

There are no specific guidelines or recommendations for how much fish oil we should take per day. However, there are guidelines for the recommended dosage of EPA and DHA intake.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recommendations, the average adult needs around 250 mg of a combined dose of EPA and DHA. However, If you are suffering from certain health conditions, you may need a higher dose. For example, according to the American heart association, patients with chronic heart diseases should consume approximately 1 g/day of EPA+DHA.

A 1000 mg fish oil supplement provides around 180 mg EPA and 120 mg of DHA. Using this information, we have prepared a fish oil dosage chart.

¹ Percentage of total energy intake.
² Body weight.

Although fish oil is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and provides a range of benefits to our health, it is vital to take the appropriate dose.

These are some possible side effects of taking too much fish oil:

• A higher dosage of fish oil (more than 3 grams per day) can inhibit blood clotting and may increase bleeding.

• Consuming high doses of fish oil may also adversely affect our immune system.

• Fish oil supplements that are high in vitamin A can also cause vitamin A toxicity. Long-term accumulation of vitamin A in our body can cause liver damage.

• Other common side effects of consuming too much fish oil are diarrhea, acid reflux, and other digestive symptoms like flatulence, indigestion, etc.

Now that we know how important it is to take the right amount of fish oil, let us see how to determine the right dose using our fish oil calculator.

• Select your age group from the list to find the appropriate fish oil dosage for your age.
• If you want to determine the fish oil dosage for special nutritional requirements or health conditions, select the appropriate condition.
• The calculator will display your recommended fish oil dosage.

See how easy it is to find your recommended dosage using our fish oil calculator! Want to know what is the formula behind calculating the dose of a medication in general? Check dosage calculator.