Recomendaciones de ingesta de omega-3 en los diferentes periodos de la vida de la mujer

In this article, we review the available scientific evidence supporting O3FA supplementation in women and provide recommendations. Supplementation with 500 mg daily O3FA is recommended throughout a woman's life. Daily supplementation should be increased to 1 g for secondary cardiovascular prevention, to 1.5 g for menopausal symptoms (hot flashes), and to 2 g in patients with hypertriglyceridemia. At least 300 mg docosahexaenoic acid daily is recommended during pregnancy.