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Does Flaxseed Provide Enough Omega-3 For Vegans?

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Omega-3 Supplementation for Vegans

Omega-3 levels associated with brain preservation while minimizing exposure to toxic pollutants. This is why I recommend everyone consider eating a plant-based diet along with a contaminant free EPA and DHA supplement. So the bottom line is that vegans should aim to consume about 1 tablespoon of ground flaxie per day to get their recommended daily intake of ALA or they can get that ALA from walnuts, chia seeds or another high ALA plant food. In addition, they should also be consuming an algae-derived supplement containing about 250 mg ofEPA and DHA per day.

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