Nutrient Information: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
LogixPath Chef Home Page
>
Nutrients on Nutrition Label
>
Nutrient Information
| Nutrient Key Information | |||
| 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. |
||
Sponsored Links:
Food Sources
Seeds: such as flaxseed, chia seeds
Fishes: such as salmon, herring, sardines
Nuts: such as walnuts
Oils: such as soybean oil, mayonnaise
Fishes: such as salmon, herring, sardines
Nuts: such as walnuts
Oils: such as soybean oil, mayonnaise
| Additional Nutrient Information | |
| External References |
|
| 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.
|
||
|
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 |
|
Nutrition facts knowledge are based on U.S. FOOD & DRUG Administration Nutrition Education Resources & Materials. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/interactivenutritionfactslabel/ |
|
Nutrition facts knowledge are based on National Institutes of Health Dietary Supplement Fact Sheets. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all |
| Disclaimer | The nutrient information provided here should not take the place of medical advice. We encourage you to talk to your healthcare providers (such as your doctor) about your dietary requirements which are best for your overall health. We also recommend you to read organization or professional reference documents or articles mentioned, but not limited to, in this page. Any mentions and reference links in this page don't represent our endorsement of their services and advice. |