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A member asked:

How can i get dha and epa if i am vegetarisn? (i do not eat fish as well)

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Algae: Fish get high omega 3 fatty acids (dha and epa) from eating algae. You can get omega 3s that are derived from algae too.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/16/2013

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Medications: There are several supplements that can give you these.

Answered 8/31/2013

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I am pregnant. I eat 2 servings of fish per week, 1 can of sardines and 1 can of salmon. Do I need to also supplement with DHA or am I getting enough through my diet?

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I have a seafood allergy and I was prescribed citra natal assure. I was told I should have no problem with the DHA because there is no fish oil in this. Is that correct? I have a very sensitive stomach....if I cannot tolerate these what would be a good ov

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If 1 gram of fish oil capsule has only 0.2 gram of epa and dha. What is the remaining 0.8 gram?

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