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Fish oil omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA may not be indispensable

A survey of 14,422 British adults, with plasma fatty acids measured in 4,902, found fish eaters took in 57 to 80 percent more omega-3 polyunsaturated fat than non-fish eaters, though the difference was small. The authors suggest enough plant-derived ALA may let the body make what it needs.

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