Version française: 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.
![[FR] Flaxseed and chia: plant omega-3 sources for vegetarian diets — Résumé français: Flaxseed and chia provide ALA omega-3 that converts to EPA and](/_next/image?url=%2Fuploads%2Fseed%2Fflaxseed-chia-omega-3-plant-sources-cover.webp&w=3840&q=90)
[FR] Flaxseed and chia: plant omega-3 sources for vegetarian diets
Résumé français: Flaxseed and chia provide ALA omega-3 that converts to EPA and DHA inefficiently. Vegetarians benefit from algae-based EPA/DHA supplementati
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