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Could i substitute chia or flax seeds instead of 1, 000 mg of fish oil?

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Dr. Nassir Azimi answered

Specializes in Interventional Cardiology

Yes: Some people do use flax seeds over fish oil. Each have their value and some actually use all products synergistically.

Answered 7/19/2013

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A member asked:

Could i substitute chia or flax seeds instead of 1, 000 mg of fish oil?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nassir Azimi answered

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