Most people in the world do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids, which represents a significant gap between scientific recommendations and actual daily dietary intake.[1][2] The European Food Safety Authority recommends that healthy adults consume at least 250 mg of EPA and DHA per day, while pregnant women are advised to increase their intake by an additional 100 to 200 mg of DHA.[9] Fatty marine fish are the main source of EPA and DHA, while plant sources such as flaxseed contain only ALA, which the human body converts to EPA and DHA only to a small extent—5 to 10 percent at most.[2][8] A meta-analysis of 38 randomized controlled trials with more than 100,000 participants showed that high blood levels of DHA were associated with a reduced risk of all-cause mortality.[1] EPA and DHA contribute to the normal functioning of the heart, the maintenance of normal triglyceride levels and blood pressure, while DHA is also important for the development and function of the brain and vision.[6] EPA and DHA supplementation is associated with a statistically significant reduction in the risk of fatal myocardial infarction by 35 percent and mortality from ischemic heart disease by 9 percent.[3] Although food often fails to meet omega-3 needs, there are options for more precise dosing through dietary supplements with a clearly defined ratio of EPA to DHA.[10]