Are Fish Oil capsules as effective for Omega 3 intake as eating oily fish?
According to Harvard’s School of Public Health, while it is always better to get your nutrients straight from the source (eating fatty fish provides more than just Omega-3), if you can’t eat fish (or in your case don’t want to) then you should eat a omega-3 supplement of 500 mg per day (like fish oil). Here’s some more info: TYPES OMEGA-3s There are two type of Omega-3 fatty acids: • Plant-derived, in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). • And the type found in fatty fish, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).The body partially converts ALA to EPA and DHA; both types are beneficial. That means you don’t have to rely solely on fish oil (or fatty fish) to get your needed Omega-3 fatty acids (although ALA does require more work from your body to get the EPA and DHA). Foods (rich in α-linolenic acid) are: • tofu/soybeans • walnuts • ground flaxseed/flaxseed oil • canola oil • olive oil • green vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, kale, spinach and salad greens SER
