Nutrient Information: Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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Nutrient Name: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Nutrient Category: Other Beneficial Components
Measuring Unit: mg
Nutrient Summary: There are three main omega-3 fatty acids: DHA docosahexaenoic acid, EPA eicosapentaenoic acid, and ALA alpha-linolenic acid. DHA and EPA are usually found in fishes and other seafoods. ALA is usually found in plant oils.
Nutrient Function: Omega-3 is a type of polyunsaturated fatty acids, it can help lower blood pressure, prevent blood clot formation, protect against irregular heartbeats, and reduce inflammation.
Omega-3 is a component of the phospholipids that form the structures of cell membranes, they can be found in retina, brain, and sperm.


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Food Sources

Seeds: such as flaxseed, chia seeds
Fishes: such as salmon, herring, sardines
Nuts: such as walnuts
Oils: such as soybean oil, mayonnaise


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Daily Value Age Group Recommended Daily Values Daily Value Upper Limits
Toddler 1 to 3 years old: 700 mg
Child 4 to 8 years old: 900 mg
Male 9 to 13 years old: 1,200 mg
Male 14 to 18 years old: 1,600 mg
Male 19 to 30 years old: 1,600 mg
Male 31 to 50 years old: 1,600 mg
Male 51 to 70 years old: 1,600 mg
Male Senior 71 or older: 1,600 mg
Female 9 to 13 years old: 1,000 mg
Female 14 to 18 years old: 1,100 mg
Female 19 to 30 years old: 1,100 mg
Female 31 to 50 years old: 1,100 mg
Female 51 to 70 years old: 1,100 mg
Female Senior 71 or older: 1,100 mg
Female Pregnancy (>18): 1,400 mg
Female Lactation (>18): 1,300 mg
FDA (Based on 2000 calorie daily diet): 1,300 mg 3,000 mg
Notes:
The data is based on USDA publication: Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020 - 2025.

Dietary Reference Intakes The nutrient Dietary Reference Intakes and nutrition facts is from Institute of Medicine of National Academies 2006. Dietary Reference Intakes: The Essential Guide to Nutrient Requirements. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/11537
US FDA Nutrition Education Nutrition facts knowledge are based on U.S. FOOD & DRUG Administration Nutrition Education Resources & Materials. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/interactivenutritionfactslabel/
National Institutes of Health Nutrition facts knowledge are based on National Institutes of Health Dietary Supplement Fact Sheets. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all
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