Omega-3 (ALA): recommended daily intake
Reference values for omega-3 (ala) across life-stage groups, from National Academies: DRIs for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Protein, Amino Acids (2002/2005).
1.6g
men
1.1g
women
Adults 19–50.
| Life stage | RDA / AI | UL | EAR | AMDR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infants 0–6 months | 0.5g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Infants 7–12 months | 0.5g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Children 1–3 years | 0.7g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Children 4–8 years | 0.9g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Males 9–13 years | 1.2g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Females 9–13 years | 1g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Males 14–18 years | 1.6g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Females 14–18 years | 1.1g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Adult males 19–50 | 1.6g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Adult females 19–50 | 1.1g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Adult males 51+ | 1.6g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Adult females 51+ | 1.1g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Pregnancy (19–30) | 1.4g (AI) | - | - | - |
| Lactation (19–30) | 1.3g (AI) | - | - | - |
Notes
- AI is for alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) specifically. The 2002 DRI report did not set separate values for EPA and DHA.
Source: National Academies: DRIs for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Protein, Amino Acids (2002/2005) (snapshot 2026-04-30)