Arjun Singh Arjun Singh Asked 7 months ago

How many cod liver oil capsules per day?

My gym trainer recommended cod liver oil for my joints and general health. I bought a bottle, but it doesn't say clearly how many capsules I should take daily. Can someone guide me on the right dosage?

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Gurbachan Singh Gurbachan Singh Joined May 2026 6 months ago

In our times, we focused more on eating a balanced diet and local fish, but nowadays many take capsules. Generally, one capsule daily is plenty for strength. But always talk to a doctor before starting these daily capsules.

Srinivas Rao Srinivas Rao Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

My father always believed in taking these capsules for joint pain, but I prefer to get my blood levels checked first. My family doctor suggested only one capsule every alternate day for me. Please consult your doctor.

Preeti Sinha Preeti Sinha Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Yes, I agree with others that 1 capsule daily is safe. Just make sure to take it after a heavy meal so you don't get those fishy burps.

Riya Kapoor Riya Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I used to take two capsules daily thinking it would give me glowing skin faster, but it actually gave me bad acne breakout! One capsule is definitely the sweet spot, and only if your body actually needs it.

Sanjay Deshmukh Sanjay Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Do not just start taking supplements because someone else is doing it. Cod liver oil can affect blood clotting in some people. Please consult your physician and get a proper prescription before starting.

Sameer Sen Sameer Sen Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

My physician explicitly told me that one capsule of 500mg to 1000mg per day is more than enough for general wellness. Taking more can cause an overdose of Vitamin A and D, which are fat-soluble and build up in the body.

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Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I tried taking 1 capsule a day for my hair, but honestly, those fishy after-burps totally ruined my morning chai cravings! I prefer just eating some good grilled fish once a week instead of these capsules.

Vijay Pathak Vijay Pathak Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Instead of buying expensive brands of capsules, I just take one standard 1000mg capsule daily as suggested by my local clinic. It is cheap, simple, and does the job without burning a hole in your pocket.

Divya Sharma Divya Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I am actually thinking of starting cod liver oil for my dry skin. Is it okay to take it at night before sleeping, or should it only be taken in the morning? Sorry if this is a silly question.

Kabir Gill Kabir Gill Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I gym regularly and take 1 capsule of cod liver oil daily with my breakfast. It has helped with my joint recovery, but I never take more than one because it can upset the stomach.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I went to Apollo Hospital last month for my annual checkup and asked about this. The doctor told me never to self-prescribe supplements. You should ask your physician to write the exact dosage based on your blood work.

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