How much omega-3 EFAs do we need and what are the best sources of omega-3s?
Apparently, by adding a certain amount of omega-3 EFAs to the diet it is possible to restore the vitally important prostaglandin balance, avoiding or reversing the negative health consequences of the omega-6 overload. The are two questions that must be answered here: 1) what should be our daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids; and 2) what are the best sources of dietary omega-3s. Scientists have not yet developed a universal answer with regard to how much omega-3 EFAs are needed daily. Perhaps the most detailed and authoritative recommendations in this regard were made by the participants of the Workshop on the Essentiality of and Recommended Dietary Intakes for Omega-6 and Omega-3 Fatty Acids, held in Bethesda, Maryland, under the auspices of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL). The Workshop participants consisted of investigators of the role of essential fatty acids in nutrition, cardiovascular disease, and mental health. It was truly internationa
