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January 2003
Seeds, Swordfish or Supplements? Where to Get Your Omega-3s
The American Heart Association (AHA) has announced new guidelines for omega-3 fatty acids, with advice on intake of both fish and fish oils. The omega-3 fats include plant-derived alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), called an "essential" fat because the body cannot make it, and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), both found only in seafood. ALA converts to EPA and DHA, though not very efficiently. AHA Comes Around. Although ideal intakes of omega-3’s for
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