Does flax seed offer epa and DHA fatty acids?
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Does flax seed offer epa and DHA fatty acids?
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Dr. Bryan Levey
Pediatrics
In brief: Mostly ALA
Dha and epa are found more in animal products like salmon.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Psychiatry
In brief: Omega - 3's
Adequate intake of omega – 3 fatty acids is around 1.
1 to 1.6 grams/ day for an adult. If you elect to get it through flaxseed- 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed has about 1.6 grams of omega 3 fatty acids.
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