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The recommended daily intake of omega-3s varies depending on age, sex, and other factors.  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the general adult population should aim for a minimum intake of 250-500 mg of EPA and DHA (two types of omega-3s) per day.  However, this recommendation is based on the assumption that EPA and DHA are primarily obtained from animal-based sources. For vegans, the recommended intake may be higher due to the lower bioavailability of most plant-based sources of omega-3s. Vegans Need More Omega-3 if it's in ALA form One plant-based source of omega-3s is alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which...

Marine phytoplankton, a type of microscopic algae that forms the base of the marine food chain, is considered by many to be the best plant source of omega-3 fatty acids.  The Highest Plant Concentratations of EPA and DHA One of the main reasons that marine phytoplankton is considered the best plant source of omega-3 fatty acids is due to its high concentration of EPA and DHA, two types of omega-3 fatty acids that are important for human health.  EPA and DHA are not found in many plant sources but are abundant in marine phytoplankton. Marine phytoplankton has been found to...