Flaxseed and chia provide ALA omega-3 that converts to EPA and DHA inefficiently. Vegetarians benefit from algae-based EPA/DHA supplementation alongside flaxseed and chia intake. Ground flaxseed absorbs better than whole seed.

Flaxseed and chia: plant omega-3 sources for vegetarian diets
Flaxseed and chia provide ALA omega-3 that converts to EPA and DHA inefficiently. Vegetarians benefit from algae-based EPA/DHA supplementation alongside flaxseed and chia intake. G









