What is the recommended dose of fish oil Omega 3 EPA & DHA for super-dry and itchy skin?

Question

I've been taking prescription medication for super-itchy skin and it has helped, but I've gained 30 pounds in 6 months (15 pounds in the first month alone!) on the prescription medicines, so I'd like to try starting Omega 3 oils and tapering off the medicines before I get any fatter.

I've read the dose of EPA should be 10-20 mg per pound of body weight for skin problems in pets. Is the dose the same for humans? What's the best kind of fish oil to take?

Answer 1

Vitamin E oil the highest potency willing to pay for.

Answer 2

For male teenagers and adult men, 1.6 grams (1,600 mg) per day are recommended, For female teenagers and adult women, the recommended amount is 1.1 grams (1,100 mg) per day. People taking a high dose (3g) are more susceptible to hemorrhagic stroke. Pretty good article here: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname...

Some studies have shown that more benefit is obtained from eating omega 3 rich foods like Salmon, Flax Seed meal and Walnuts, than from taking supplements. Of course, most all the funded studies are focusing on heart health, not dry skin.

If you have trouble burping up the oil supplement, try adding Lipase, a digestive enzyme. Some brands of supplements actually have it already added in. Also buy a good quality brand as those will have less mercury, one of the hazards of ocean fish these days.