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Omega-3 fatty acids

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Omega-3 fatty acids: Healthy fats for the heart and brain. Food sources include oily fish, walnuts, flaxseed (alsi), mustard oil.

Common questions

What does omega 3 do?
Healthy fats for the heart and brain.

Which foods have omega 3?
Oily fish, walnuts, flaxseed (alsi), mustard oil.

What are the signs of low omega 3?
Rare.

Can I take too much omega 3?
High-dose fish oil can increase bleeding risk.

Learn more / References

SI summary (own words); NIH Office of Dietary Supplements fact sheets as reference

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