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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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.

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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.

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.

Sources of the method

This calculation is for reference only and is not medical advice, a diagnosis or a prescription. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, take medication or have any doubts, discuss the result with a physician or a qualified nutrition professional.

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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.

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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.

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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