TABLE 5. Summary of Recommendations for Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake
Population
|
Recommendation
|
| Patients without documented CHD |
Eat a variety of (preferably oily) fish at least twice a week. Include oils and foods rich in  -linolenic acid (flaxseed, canola, and soybean oils; flaxseed and walnuts) |
| Patients with documented CHD |
Consume  1 g of EPA+DHA per day, preferably from oily fish. EPA+DHA supplements could be considered in consultation with the physician. |
| Patients needing triglyceride lowering |
Two to four grams of EPA+DHA per day provided as capsules under a physician’s care |
|
