on PinterestAccording to research, most people may not be getting enough omega-3 fatty acids in their diet.
on PinterestAccording to research, most people may not be getting enough omega-3 fatty acids in their diet. Image Credit: Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images
- A new research review reports that most people do not consume the recommended amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.
- These acids are considered beneficial for brain, skin, and heart health.
- Experts say it’s preferable for a person to obtain omega-3s through foods, but supplements can be considered if a person’s diet doesn’t contain enough fatty acids.
The majority of people worldwide are not consuming a sufficient amount of omega-3 fatty acids, according to new research.
Researchers report that 76% of the global population is not consuming the daily recommended levels of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
They said the health benefits from these fatty acids are “too important to ignore.” They recommend that health officials develop official policies on omega-3 consumption and advise the public on how to best obtain these fatty acids through diet, as well as through supplements such as fish oil.
“We hope this work will help inform nutritional scientists, clinicians, food and supplement industries, policy makers, and consumer communities,” said Anne-Marie Minihane, a nutrigenomics professor at the Norwich Medical School at the in a statement.
The researchers emphasized that the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids are important at every stage of life, particularly for pregnant individuals, infants, and young children.
The researchers reached their conclusions after reviewing the recommended daily levels of omega-3 fatty acids in over 100 countries. They noted that the recommendations vary significantly from country to country, creating confusion among the public and highlighting the importance of consistent, evidence-based guidance.
They reported that the most frequently recommended intake for adults is 250 mg per day of combined EPA and DHA, with an additional 100 to 200 mg of DHA advised for pregnant people.
They said these levels can be achieved by eating more oily fish, such as salmon or mackerel, or through supplementation where needed.
The researchers recently d their findings in Nutrition Research Reviews, a publication of Cambridge University Press.
The authors also acknowledged they have ties to companies such as Holland & Barrett that are involved in the supplement industry.
Experts not involved in the research said the review sheds light on an important issue.
“It highlights the inconsistencies in how much fatty acid intake is necessary,” said Cheng-Han Chen, MD, an interventional cardiologist and medical director of the Structural Heart Program at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills, CA.
“The overall message is clear that people should incorporate fatty acids in their diet,” Chen told Healthline.
“It’s a good overview of some of the challenges with getting enough omega 3s through diet alone as well as a look into how various age groups are doing with getting enough omega 3s, recommendations for amount, and unique deficiency risk factors based on age,” added Kristin Kirkpatrick, RD, the president of KAK Consulting as well as a dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic Department of Wellness & Preventive Medicine in Ohio.
Health benefits from omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3s are a family of essential fatty
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