For triglyceride support, approximately 900 mg of omega-3s from fish is recommended.† While studies have been conducted on various amounts of fish oil, The American Heart Association recommends consuming between 500 to 1800 mg of EPA and DHA per day for overall heart health.† When reading labels, the supplement facts box will list the total amount of fish oil as well as the amounts of EPA and DHA underneath, which are sometimes grouped together as total omega-3s. The most important factor to consider is the omega-3 amounts.
The maximum amount of fish oil you should consume from supplements each day depends on how much fatty fish is eaten in the diet. In general, it is recommended not to consume more than 2 grams of omega-3s from fish per day.