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Flax seeds are a bad source of omega 3s, because the oil they have, ALA, isn't used in the body and the conversion into DHA/EPA (which are) is poor [0]. [0]: h
by likpok 8y ago
Flax seeds are a bad source of omega 3s, because the oil they have, ALA, isn't used in the body and the conversion into DHA/EPA (which are) is poor [0].
[0]: https://examine.com/nutrition/can-i-eat-flax-seeds-instead-of-fish-or-fish-oil-for-omega-3s/ https://examine.com/nutrition/can-i-eat-flax-seeds-instead-o...
- internet_user 8y agoSo what are vegetarians, or those with fish allergies, are supposed to be eating?
- Johnny555 8y agoA well balanced diet without focusing on any particular food or supplement in the belief that it's some magic bullet for good health?
- HuShifang 8y agoIf one wanted omega-3s of the DHA/EPA variety, there's algae oil. It's commonly available as a supplement from many of the same companies that produce fish oil supplements.