Omega-3 fatty acids are one of our ‘healthy’ fats – a form of polyunsaturated fatty acid. These are essential in our diet as our bodies cannot synthesise them on their own. The three main types of omega-3’s are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
EPA and DHA are commonly found in marine food sources including mackerel, Atlantic salmon, tuna, sardines, herring, yellowfin tuna, mussels and squid. These are the preferred form of omega-3s for the body.
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