5 Vegetarian Sources of Omega-3

Anamika Kumari

The increasing popularity of omega-3 fatty acids derived from vegetarian sources is undeniable.

This is especially true when research from the World Health Organization (WHO) explicitly reiterates the efficacy of this class of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) for cardiovascular, neural, and prenatal health.

However, vegetarian sources are primarily rich in just one fatty acid: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Human biology is capable of converting only some ALA into docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), the omega-3’s which confers vital health benefits. Approximately 8% to 10% of the ALA is converted by enzymes into EPA while 1% to …read more