Another issue that usually escapes the notice of Omega-3 buyers, or that they are unaware of, is the actual amount of "EPA" and "DHA" present; these are the two main fatty acids that provide the therapeutic effects of Omega-3. Dr. Mazaheriyoun states in this regard: "A large number, such as 1000 mg of Omega-3, is often written on the packaging of most Omega-3 capsules, but this number does not necessarily indicate how much of the active ingredients the person is receiving." Many consumers buy the product assuming they are getting 1000 mg of actual Omega-3, only to find after checking the ingredients table that sometimes out of 1000 mg of Omega-3, there are only 250 mg of EPA and DHA, which is a very low amount for efficacy.
