What’s the difference between the omega-3 in fish oil and chia seeds?
In fish oil the fish has already converted what it eats into DHA and EPA. These are 2 metabolites of alpha-linolenic acid that all species convert in the body. The benefit of chia is that it’s loaded in antioxidants that preserve the omega-3 and keep them from going rancid. Our body converts the alpha-linolenic to DHA and EPA omega-3 found in fish and algae supplements. Chia seeds are also a renewable source for the omega-3s we need and we know what’s in it without worrying about heavy metals like mercury. One of the other reasons for using chia rather than fish oil is we’re saving the fish and chia also has no fishy after taste or the dreaded fish oil burps!
