What kind did you buy? Not all are created equal. I personally take 3 mg (750 mcg each pill) worth daily. With the brand I have thats 4 pills. Its called NOW super omega 3. I actually take it only because it seems to help my migraines and it also helps in weight loss. Been packing on the pounds with the seizure medicine im on. Kind of helps to offset it. Not to mention it has much more healthy useages.