What's the correct Vegepa dose?

This is the excerpt from “A Natural Way to Treat ME” by Professor Basant K. Puri: “The correct dose of Vegepa to start with is 8 capsules daily, taken as 4 each morning and 4 each evening, preferably with food. It can take around 3 months for the full benefits to start to become apparent. Once improvement starts to occur, you must continue with the treatment…. The dose of 8 capsules daily is preferable, but if for any reason you want to take a reduced dosage, then the 8 capsules can gradually be cut to 6 or even 4 daily, for a period of another 3 months. In the case of children between ages of 8 and 14 years, the adult doses should be halved. In the unlikely event that no benefits have been noticed at all after 3 months, or if you want to boost your immune system during, say, the winter months, temporarily raise your intake to 9 or 10 capsules daily, after 3 months you can come down again to 8 capsules per day.

Should I take my Vegepa with food?

Yes. It is preferable (but not essential) to take Vegepa with or after food and with a COLD drink (otherwise a hot drink may dissolve the capsule and then you get a “fishy burp” all morning!

I can’t swallow capsules, can I add Vegepa to food?

Yes. The capsules can be opened and the contents poured into yoghurt. Due to the possible health concerns about the oxidation of fish oils in liquid form, Igennus’ fish oils are produced in capsule form. This avoids having to add large amounts of anti-oxidants and additives to stabilise the oils.  

How long will my Vegepa take to work?

This depends on the individual. Some people have reported noticing a change within a couple of weeks, for others it can take three months for the effects of Vegepa to become apparent.

What’s the best temperature at which to store Vegepa?

Vegepa is best stored in a cool and dry place, out of direct sunlight at a temperature between 5°C and 21°C
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Can I take Vegepa during pregnancy?

Women should not take any supplement while pregnant before seeking professional medical advice. In any event, Igennus advises pregnant women to consume no more than 1 Vegepa capsule daily.

Should I lower my dosage of fish oils before I have an operation?

Yes, due to the blood-thinning properties of EPA, one month prior to undergoing an operation it is advisable to stop taking fish oils completely. You can then resume them straight after.