n−3 Fatty acid dietary recommendations and food sources to achieve essentiality and cardiovascular benefits

Dietary recommendations have been made for n−3 fatty acids, including α-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to achieve nutrient adequacy and to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease. These recommendations are based on a large body of evidence from epidemiologic and controlled clinical studies. The n−3 fatty acid recommendation to achieve nutritional adequacy, defined as the amount necessary to...