Omega
3 source
A great source of long chain Omega 3 fatty acids are
found in:
DHA and EPA
• Oily fish and cold-water fish such as mackerel
and salmon are an excellent source of the longer chain fatty acid Eicosapentaenoic
Acid (EPA), small amounts are also found in eggs
• Pre-formed docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is found in animal organ
meat, such as brains, kidney and liver
• There are various supplements available to increase Omega 3 fatty
acid intakes, based on fish oil or specialist food components selected
as concentrated sources
ALA
• Plant oils such as Soya, rape seed and especially
flaxseed oil
• Nuts and seeds, such as walnuts and pumpkin seeds
• Dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach and broccoli
All the above foods are a great omega 3 scource , probably the best omega
3 source is to be found in a high quality omega 3 fish oil supplement.
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