The influence of dietary and supplemental omega-3 fatty acids on the omega-3 index: A scoping review
Meghan Dempsey, Michelle S. Rockwell, Laurel M. Wentz
Frontiers in Nutrition
Abstract
Generally, the lowest doses shown to be effective in raising O3i to recommended levels were >1,000 mg/d of combination DHA plus EPA for 12 weeks or longer. Supplements composed of triglycerides were more bioavailable and thus more effective than other formulas. Based on the data evaluated, practical recommendations to improve O3i to ≥8% are consumption of 1,000-1,500 mg/d EPA plus DHA as triglycerides for at least 12 weeks.
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omega-3 fatty acids raises omega-3 index
“Generally, the lowest doses shown to be effective in raising O3i to recommended levels were >1,000 mg/d of combination DHA plus EPA for 12 weeks or longer.”
triglycerides more bioavailable omega-3 fatty acids
“Supplements composed of triglycerides were more bioavailable and thus more effective than other formulas.”
EPA plus DHA improves omega-3 index
“Based on the data evaluated, practical recommendations to improve O3i to ≥8% are consumption of 1,000-1,500 mg/d EPA plus DHA as triglycerides for at least 12 weeks.”