The protective effects of omega-3 fatty acids relate specifically to the following risk factors [3, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 30]. Hypertriglyceridemia Hypercholesterolemia Fibrinogen level Arterial hypertension Increased blood clotting tendency Myocardial infarction (heart attack) Apoplexy (stroke) Circulatory or cardiac arrhythmias Coronary artery disease (CAD) From a … Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA): Functions
Interactions of omega-3 fatty acids with other micronutrients (vital substances): Alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid Alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid compete for the same enzymes in the synthesis of other biologically important polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as arachidonic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). For this reason, a high administration of linoleic acid … Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Interactions
Recommendation of the German Nutrition Society (DGE). No binding D-A-CH or RDA reference values for an intake of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) or docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are yet available from either the German Nutrition Society (DGE) or the European Union (EU). The daily requirement of healthy adults for DHA and EPA is assumed by the European … Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA): Food Products
Cases of clinically apparent omega-3 fatty acid deficiency are rare but demonstrate the need for intake of these fatty acids.A young girl fed intravenously with very little omega-3 fatty acids developed visual difficulties and sensory neuropathy. These symptoms disappeared after more omega-3 fatty acids were supplied. Scaling and bleeding skin and scalp inflammation, wound healing … Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Symptoms of Deficiency
The U.S. Food and Nutrition Board has set the upper limit for EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) from dietary supplements at 3 g per day. Individuals who have an increased tendency to bleed, such as from medications, should exercise greater caution. The risk group of sensitive individuals with an increased tendency to bleed … Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA, DHA): Safety Assessment
No binding D-A-CH or RDA reference values for an intake of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) or docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are yet available from either the German Nutrition Society (DGE) or the European Union (EU). The daily requirement of healthy adults for DHA and EPA is assumed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to be 250 … Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA, DHA): Intake
