It contains two highly beneficial types of omega-3 fatty acids for many health conditions: But here’s the catch: your human body cannot make omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
You are dependent on food sources to supplement these vital nutrients. But this is not a big deal since you could consume foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as oily fish, or consume fish oil in the form of supplements.As a side note, you can also find another type of omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in some plant sources, such as walnuts, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, and chia seeds.
You cannot find alpha-linolenic acid in fish oil, and interestingly, your body converts ALA into DHA and EPA, but in very small amounts.
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