Omega-3: How are you taking them?

Children

Safe, precise, and effective doses of all types of omega-3 fatty acid supplements have not yet been established for children.

 

EPA and DHA

When a mother's diet is rich in foods that contain them, EPA and DHA are found naturally in breast milk.

However, in case of any deficiencies during pregnancy, instead of increasing fish consumption, it is advisable for future mothers to take ultra-purified fish oil or algae supplements . In this way, they avoid introducing excessive doses of mercury, a highly toxic element for the unborn child.

 

Adults

For the treatment of certain health conditions in adults, 2-3 servings of fatty acids per week are recommended. This corresponds to approximately 1,250 milligrams of EPA and DHA per day.

 

Fish Oil Supplements

2-3 servings of fatty fish per week correspond to 1-2 grams of ultra-concentrated and purified fish oil per day. But be careful: a 1-gram fish oil capsule should contain at least 60% EPA and DHA.

 

EPA and DHA

An adequate consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids corresponds to a daily intake of at least 500 milligrams total of EPA and DHA.