CRN on omega-3s
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
A white paper on the "the importance of Omega-3 fatty acids for heart health" notes that following review by FDA and the American Heart Association, "when it comes to omega-3s and heart health, the evidence is strongest for EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)," the Council for Responsible Nutrition states. The paper was released July 20 by CRN's Omega-3 Working Group. "It is important to educate various audiences on the benefits obtained from the different types of omega-3 fatty acids," according to Ian Newton, executive director of the working group. The paper "helps clarify some of the differences." FDA approved a qualified health claim for EPA and DHA in September (1"The Tan Sheet" Sept. 13, 2004, p. 12)...