Flax seeds = best Omega-3 source?
That claim is misleading.
Flax is rich in ALA omegas but not EPA & DHA, which are found in fish.
HOWEVER, fish don’t make Omega-3s either - they get them from algae. 🌿
Read it all here → www.foodfacts.org/articles/ome...
#NutritionMyths #Omega3 #FlaxFacts
That claim is misleading.
Flax is rich in ALA omegas but not EPA & DHA, which are found in fish.
HOWEVER, fish don’t make Omega-3s either - they get them from algae. 🌿
Read it all here → www.foodfacts.org/articles/ome...
#NutritionMyths #Omega3 #FlaxFacts
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Evaluating the Role of Fish and Plant Sources. | Fact Check | Foodfacts.org
Fact-check of a claim challenging the assumption that fish is the highest source of omega-3
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April 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Flax seeds = best Omega-3 source?
That claim is misleading.
Flax is rich in ALA omegas but not EPA & DHA, which are found in fish.
HOWEVER, fish don’t make Omega-3s either - they get them from algae. 🌿
Read it all here → www.foodfacts.org/articles/ome...
#NutritionMyths #Omega3 #FlaxFacts
That claim is misleading.
Flax is rich in ALA omegas but not EPA & DHA, which are found in fish.
HOWEVER, fish don’t make Omega-3s either - they get them from algae. 🌿
Read it all here → www.foodfacts.org/articles/ome...
#NutritionMyths #Omega3 #FlaxFacts