Although the U.S. FDA has not established intake recommendations, respected organizations such as the American Heart Association and the American Dietetic Association have issued intake recommendations of 250-500 mg of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)/DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) per day. There is still a clear gap between these recommendations and consumer intake. This may be attributed, in part, to the limited options of efficient long-chain omega-3 rich foods in the marketplace. Limited food options, combined with the increasing consumer attention and demand for omega-3s, brings a unique opportunity for food manufacturers.
Soymega™ can be incorporated into products at varying content levels. SDA (stearidonic acid) converts efficiently in the body to heart-healthy EPA (at a conversion ratio of 6:1) and allows food manufacturers that formulate foods using Soymega™ to help meet growing consumer demand. When incorporated into food, just 375 mg of SDA provides the equivalent amount of 62 mg of EPA.
*Prototypes for illustration purposes only.