How much Omega 3 should I take?
Omega-3 Intake Needs per Day (Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board1)
| Age | Male | Female |
| 51 years and older | 1.6 g | 1.1 g |
| 19-50 years | 1.6 g | 1.1 g |
| 14-18 years | 1.6 g | 1.1 g |
| 9-13 years | 1.2 g | 1.0 g |
| 4-8 years | 0.9 g | 0.9 g |
| 1-3 years | 0.7 g | 0.7 g |
| 7-12 months | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Birth to 6 months | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |