Are vegan sources of omega 3 worth it or am I fucked

FeteCommuniste 6 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Just use an algae-based omega-3 supplement. Eating algae is how fish build up omega-3 levels in their bodies anyway.

This is the only Omega-3 thing I felt actually made a difference back when I was vegan. All of the ALA-based supplements I tried were useless.

	▲	Qem 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
		How did you measure it? Blood panels?

▲

KempyKolibri 3 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Just get an omega 3 supplement that has a good amount of DHA and EPA. There’s not as much evidence to support it as there is to support eating fish, but that’s more due to a dearth of research on the subject than because the evidence suggests it has no effect.

Unfortunately it tends to be more expensive. I have recs if you’re in the UK but not much use otherwise!

▲

scns 6 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Should be, that's where the fish get it from.

▲

andyjohnson0 6 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Not sure where you are located, but here in the UK supermarkets (eg Tesco) sell vegan omega 3/6/9 capsules.

▲

Manfred 6 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Seaweed :)

▲

boston_clone 5 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

very worth it! seven years here with no negative health effects noticed; plus, you’re saving animal lives and helping sustain the planet.

natural sources for omega FAs include hemp hearts and pumpkin seeds.