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Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for our health, with the most common source coming from fish oils. But what are your options when you’re vegan or vegetarian and don’t eat fish? Omega-3 plays a big role in a wide range of bodily functions – they’re called essential fatty acids for a reason. If you’re veggie, vegan or you simply don’t eat oily fish, it’s important to know where you can find your best vegan omega-3 sources…

 

Omega-3 fatty acids are a group of ‘healthy’ fats that help keep our heart, brain and eyes healthy.1 They’re essential for our health, but our bodies can’t make them – so we have to get plenty in our diet. There are three main types of omega-3s:1,2,3

  • alpha-linolenic acid (ALA): this is the type best known for helping to support cholesterol levels. It’s found mainly in plant oils, plus flaxseeds, soybeans, walnuts and chia seeds
  • eicosapentanoic acid (EPA): important for the heart (supporting normal blood pressure and blood lipids). EPA is found mainly in oily fish and other seafood
  • docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): important for the development and maintenance of normal vision and brain function, plus supports heart function. DHA is also found mainly in oily fish, but microalgae is a plant-based alternative that provides DHA and EPA without the fishy taste