EPA and DHA reference intakes
The EFSA adult AI is 250 mg EPA+DHA per day from food and supplements combined. During pregnancy and lactation, an additional 100–200 mg DHA/day is specified. This is not a fixed EPA:DHA ratio or the total weight of fish oil.
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Result
- EPA+DHA — EFSA base reference
- 250 mg/day
The EFSA adult AI is 250 mg EPA+DHA per day from food and supplements combined. During pregnancy and lactation, an additional 100–200 mg DHA/day is specified. This is not a fixed EPA:DHA ratio or the total weight of fish oil.
This reference does not mean a supplement is required and does not replace a dietary assessment. The form does not prescribe treatment for high triglycerides or depression, or diagnose deficiency from an omega-3 index. Discuss medications, interactions and individual doses with a clinician.
How it is calculated
The EFSA adult AI is 250 mg EPA+DHA per day from food and supplements combined. During pregnancy and lactation, an additional 100–200 mg DHA/day is specified. This is not a fixed EPA:DHA ratio or the total weight of fish oil.
Formula
The EFSA adult AI is 250 mg EPA+DHA per day from food and supplements combined. During pregnancy and lactation, an additional 100–200 mg DHA/day is specified. This is not a fixed EPA:DHA ratio or the total weight of fish oil.
Limits of the method
This reference does not mean a supplement is required and does not replace a dietary assessment. The form does not prescribe treatment for high triglycerides or depression, or diagnose deficiency from an omega-3 index. Discuss medications, interactions and individual doses with a clinician.
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The EFSA adult AI is 250 mg EPA+DHA per day from food and supplements combined. During pregnancy and lactation, an additional 100–200 mg DHA/day is specified. This is not a fixed EPA:DHA ratio or the total weight of fish oil.
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The EFSA adult AI is 250 mg EPA+DHA per day from food and supplements combined. During pregnancy and lactation, an additional 100–200 mg DHA/day is specified. This is not a fixed EPA:DHA ratio or the total weight of fish oil.
Consider the limitations
This reference does not mean a supplement is required and does not replace a dietary assessment. The form does not prescribe treatment for high triglycerides or depression, or diagnose deficiency from an omega-3 index. Discuss medications, interactions and individual doses with a clinician.
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How is the result obtained?
The EFSA adult AI is 250 mg EPA+DHA per day from food and supplements combined. During pregnancy and lactation, an additional 100–200 mg DHA/day is specified. This is not a fixed EPA:DHA ratio or the total weight of fish oil.
Is this an individual prescription?
This reference does not mean a supplement is required and does not replace a dietary assessment. The form does not prescribe treatment for high triglycerides or depression, or diagnose deficiency from an omega-3 index. Discuss medications, interactions and individual doses with a clinician.
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