There seems to be a lot of confusion out there as to the best
sources of omega-3 fatty acids. This article will break down the
major sources of omega-3’s and give you the information you need
to make educated choices. First, there are three main types of
omega-3 fatty acids: DHA, EPA and ALA. DHA (docosahexaenoic
acid) and EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) are found in fish and ALA
(alpha-linolenic acid ) is found in plants like flaxseed. When
you choose an omega-3 source, we suggest that you select a
healthy balance of all fatty acids, but make sure you are
getting enough EPA and DHA, as these fatty acids are responsible
for the majority of the health benefits of omega-3’s. This is
important to remember: if a food or supplement states it is high
in omega-3, it does not necessarily mean it is high in EPA and
DHA. For example, although flaxseed oil is six times richer than
most fish oils in omega-3’s, flaxseed oil contains mainly ALA,
not DHA and EPA. Unfortunately, our bodies can only convert ALA
into DHA and EPA i