How much Omega-3 do I need?
The minimum daily intake of EPA and DHA recommended by countries and organizations varies. Below are some examples:
EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) – 250 mg EPA+DHA per day
American Heart Association – Two servings of fatty fish per week
ISSFAL (International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids) – Minimum 500 mg EPA+DHA per day
WHO (World Health Organization) – 200-500 mg EPA+DHA per day *
Our Western diet contains a surplus of Omega-6 fatty acids compared to Omega-3 fatty acids, which makes it necessary to increase the daily intake of Omega-3 fatty acids up to 3 grams to achieve a normal Omega-6:3 fatty acid balance.
* Read more at WHO Nutrition topics - 5.4.5 Disease-specific recommendations (external link) or download pdf
EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) – 250 mg EPA+DHA per day
American Heart Association – Two servings of fatty fish per week
ISSFAL (International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids) – Minimum 500 mg EPA+DHA per day
WHO (World Health Organization) – 200-500 mg EPA+DHA per day *
Our Western diet contains a surplus of Omega-6 fatty acids compared to Omega-3 fatty acids, which makes it necessary to increase the daily intake of Omega-3 fatty acids up to 3 grams to achieve a normal Omega-6:3 fatty acid balance.
* Read more at WHO Nutrition topics - 5.4.5 Disease-specific recommendations (external link) or download pdf
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