Question : I WOULD like to take fish oil to help maintain good heart health as I don't take fish regularly. Please advise. Answer : The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends two to three servings of oily fish a week to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease which is equivalent to 900mg of omega-3 fatty acids to be taken on a daily basis. Clinical studies have shown that a regular intake of fish oil can reduce the risk of fatal heart attacks, lower elevated triglyceride levels and impro.