Food Sources of Omega-3 - DHA and EPA:
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are long-chain omega-3 fatty acids commonly found in fish. EPA and DHA can be converted to compounds known as resolvins, which inhibit proinflammatory signaling. EPA and DHA differentially affect the generation of the proinflammatory cytokines. [1] [2]
Dietary Recommendation: at least 0.5g/day of DHA+EPA, or eating fish at least twice weekly (recommended by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
Salmon
| Nutrient | Unit | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | g | 0.812 | NA |
| 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | g | 0.415 | NA |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | g | 0 | 0 |
| Sugars, total | g | 0 | NA |
| Cholesterol | mg | 63 | 21 |