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The IOM hasn’t set an RDA for EFA because of a lack of evidence for
determining actual requirements. 1However, the IOM has set the Adequate Intake (AI) for LA at 12 grams a day for women and 17 grams a day for men.
The AI for ALA is 1.1 grams a day for women and 1.6 grams a day for men
These Als aren’t designated as optimal intakes but are simply a reflection of
median intakes in a population in which EFA deficiencies are considered
essentially nonexistent. The IOM has also set an AMDR of 5 to 10 percent of
energy from LA and 0.6 to 1.2 percent of energy from ALA.
determining actual requirements. 1However, the IOM has set the Adequate Intake (AI) for LA at 12 grams a day for women and 17 grams a day for men.
The AI for ALA is 1.1 grams a day for women and 1.6 grams a day for men
These Als aren’t designated as optimal intakes but are simply a reflection of
median intakes in a population in which EFA deficiencies are considered
essentially nonexistent. The IOM has also set an AMDR of 5 to 10 percent of
energy from LA and 0.6 to 1.2 percent of energy from ALA.
this position
recommended that the AI for EPA and DHA be set between 250 and 500 mg per
day
recommended that the AI for EPA and DHA be set between 250 and 500 mg per
day
Although many national health authorities have
recommended intakes for EPA and DHA, vegans can’t meet these levels without
using supplements. But, would vegans benefit by taking DHA and EPA supplements? Unfortunately, we don’t yet know the answer.
recommended intakes for EPA and DHA, vegans can’t meet these levels without
using supplements. But, would vegans benefit by taking DHA and EPA supplements? Unfortunately, we don’t yet know the answer.
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