How Much Omega-3 Fatty Acid Do We Need To Prevent Cardiovascular Disease?

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 - 11:21 in Health & Medicine

Scientists found the dose of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) that is "just right" for preventing cardiovascular disease in healthy men. In a new study, they show that 200 mg of DHA per day is enough to affect biochemical markers that reliably predict cardiovascular problems. This study is the first to identify how much DHA is necessary to promote optimal heart health.

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