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Timing Your Fish Oil: What’s The Best Time Of Day For Omega-3 Fatty Acids?

When is the best time to take fish oil?

Well, the best time to have taken fish oils is yesterday. But if you’re starting today, it’s really up to you whether you take them morning, noon, or night. The bottom line is that it’s important to be taking them in the first place.

Many people don’t take omega-3 fatty acids even though it’s one of the most remarkable supplements available. If you’re not taking omega-3 supplements, I highly recommend starting a two to three-month trial. Take just one 1,000 mg capsule with a meal and don’t start any other new supplements at the same time. Now, observe what happens. I think you’re going to be quite surprised.

My other suggestion is that you take it at different times of the day during the trial. You can take it with breakfast for several weeks, then with lunch for several weeks, with your evening meals, and finally at bedtime.

Now, many people who take it with the evening meal or before bedtime tell me that they get better sleep, and they feel better overall. ustomize your omega-3 routine to what works best for you.

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If you notice some changes from taking omega-3, it won’t hurt for you to go up to two capsules per day of a thousand milligrams, especially during the colder months.

If you’re going to include omega-3s in your supplement routine, Make sure that you get a good quality product. I prefer cod liver oil because the liver contains the highest amount of the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) in the fish, A, D, E, and K.

I predict that after taking an omega-3 supplement for several weeks, you will notice that your skin and hair starts looking better. It often will also improve your mood and your cognition. I also like that fish oil helps keep the blood thin and prevents strokes, heart attacks, and blood clots. That’s one of the reasons it’s good for people who take long haul flights. Omega-3 fatty acids help keep your cholesterol level balanced and also have anti-inflammatory actions. Overall, it’s a fantastic supplement to take.

The best time to take fish oil is any time of day, as long as it is with food. Keep the capsules in the refrigerator if you want to stop fish burps. Cold omega-3 fatty acids are less likely to cause that side effect.

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