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where can a vegitarian get omega 3 oil?

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Omega 3 fatty acids and their sources: Omega-3 fatty acids are usually derived from marine and vegetable sources. Two main omega fatty acids that are found in most fatty fishes like salmon, sardines ,mackerel and tuna are Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acids(DHA).Canola oil, wheat germ oils, flaxseeds pumpkin seeds, soybeans, dry beans and walnuts contain Alpha Linolenic acid(ALA).ALA turns into EPA and DHA (omega 3 fatty acids ) in our body. Our body needs both the omega 3and 6 acids in the definite proportion not less than 1:5.Percentage of omega fatty acids in some vegetable oils are as follow. Omega 6 fatty acids are plenty in our food whereas omega 3 fatty acids are comparatively rare.  
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