Omega-3 for Triglyceride Management is Recommended by the AHA

The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued its first ever statement on triglyceride management that includes recommendations for omega-3 EPA/DHA intake.

Vitamin Retailer | Elevated triglyceride levels have long been associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). According to the AHA, more than 31 percent of the U.S. population has borderline high triglyceride levels. Further, AHA's 2006 statistical data estimates that 81,100,000 people in the U.S. have one or more forms of cardiovascular disease, claiming 831,272 lives in that same year.

In conjunction with other important lifestyle changes, the AHA recommends 0.5 - 1g of omega-3 EPA and DHA for individuals with borderline fasting triglyceride levels (150-199mg/dL), 1 - 2g for individuals with high fasting triglyceride levels (200-499mg/dL), and 2 - 4g for individuals with very high fasting triglyceride levels (≥500mg/dL). The AHA has also previously recommended that normal healthy individuals consume a variety of fish (preferably oily), and a daily intake of 1g of omega-3 EPA and DHA for patients with documented coronary heart disease.

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