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Is eating a can of sardines each day better than taking a fish oil pill?
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Yes: It is always best to get nutrients from whole foods when possible. Fish oil is better absorbed from fish than pills. Plus sardines are a good source of protein, RNA and other nutrients. But a can a day is more than you need- about 3 servings a week will provide adequate levels of omega 3 fatty acids.
Answered 2/16/2016
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