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How to supplement dha/epa into my diet without taking fish oils capsules?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

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DHA and EPA: flax seeds, walnuts, salmon and sardines, soy beans, tofu and shrimp are foods that are sources of dha and epa that you could use to supplement your diet. Walnuts can be added to most of the foods you eat.

Answered 7/18/2014

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