Table 1 Recommended intakes of EPA + DHA by cohort and organization
From: Omega-3 fatty acids for breast cancer prevention and survivorship
Cohort | Source | Daily recommendation |
|---|---|---|
General health | ||
 Adults | US Department of Agriculture | ≥250 mg |
 Adults | European Food Safety Agency | ≥250 mg |
 Adults | World Health Organization: | ≥250 mg |
 Adults | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | ≥500 mg |
 Adults without CHD | American Heart Association | ∼500 mg (fatty fish ≥ 2 times/week) |
 Adults | International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids | ≥500 mg |
Pregnancy | ||
 Pregnant/lactating | International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids | ≥500 mg (≥300 mg DHA) |
 Pregnant/lactating | European Food Safety Agency | ≥250 mg (100 to 200 mg DHA) |
Heart disease and inflammatory disorders | ||
 CHD | American Heart Association | ∼1 g |
 Patients with high TG | American Heart Association | 2 to 4 g |
Generally viewed as safe upper limit | ||
 Population | US Food and Drug Administration | ≤3 g EPA + DHA |
 Population | European Safety Authority | 5 g EPA + DHA |