Aussies Low on Omega-3

Only 20% of Australians are meeting their recommended intake of omega-3, according to recent research from the University of Wollongong’s School of Medicine.  The research compared data from the 2011-2012 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey with the National Nutrition Survey in 1995 and found beneficial omega-3 intake has increased, but Aussies are still lacking.

An increase in supplements was pegged as the reason behind increased intake, given that fish consumption has not increased.  Furthermore, of the adults who are consuming omega-3 supplements, approximately 50% are meeting the recommended intake, while only 10% of those who are not taking supplements, are meeting the advised levels.

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Source: pharmacydaily.com.au, Wednesday 30 March 2016