What are the American Heart Association recommendations for omega-3 fatty acids?
The American Heart Association recommends that people without documented coronary heart disease (CHD) eat a variety of fish, preferably oily fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring and trout), at least twice a week. People with documented CHD are advised to consume about one gram of EPA and DHA (eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids, EPA and DHA) per day, preferably from oily fish, although EPA+DHA supplements could be considered in consultation with a physician. People who have elevated triglycerides may need two to four grams of EPA and DHA per day provided as capsules under a physician’s care.
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