The intake recommendations (D-A-CH reference values) of the German Nutrition Society (DGE) presented below are aimed at healthy people of normal weight. They do not refer to the supply of sick and convalescent people. Individual requirements may therefore be higher than the DGE intake recommendations (e.g., due to dietary habits, consumption of stimulants, long-term medication, … Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Intake
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: Safety Assessment
Recommendation of the German Nutrition Society (DGE): women and men of any age, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women: 0.5 [in % of daily energy] The most important omega-3 fatty acids are: Alpha-linolenic acid Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) Recommendation of the German Society for Nutrition (DGE). α-Linolenic acid should make up 0.5% … Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Food
