Omega-3 comes in three molecular forms. Alpha linolenic acid (ALA) which can then be converted to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). ALA is less directly important while DHA and EPA are essential for omega-3 effects. ALA conversion to DHA and EPA is less than 5%. Let's review some of the sources of EPA and DHA and compare the quantities needed for 1 g daily DHA and EPA.

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URL list from Friday, May. 17 2024 16:13 PM

Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Health Professional Fact Sheet
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional/

Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Consumer
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-Consumer/#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20Food%20and%20Drug,DHA%20combined%20from%20dietary%20supplements.

Study links omega-3s to improved brain structure, cognition at midlife - UT Health San Antonio
https://news.uthscsa.edu/study-links-omega-3s-to-improved-brain-structure-cognition-at-midlife/

Are all n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids created equal? - PMC
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3224740/