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Importance of Long Chain Omega-3s in our Diet
Each of the 3 important omega-3 fatty acids - DHA, EPA and ALA - plays a distinct role in the human body.
Ongoing scientific research is providing significant evidence that everyone, from infants to adults, benefit from an adequate supply of long chain omega-3s (DHA and EPA) in their diet.
However most adults seldom get enough long chain omega-3s (DHA and EPA) from the foods they eat. And although the human body can convert a limited amount from alpha-linolenic acid, ALA, this process is inefficient.