Does flaxseed have the same benefits as fish oils

July 2009

Does flaxseed have the same benefits as fish oils?

The short answer is no.

Lots of people use flaxseed oil as a plant-based alternative to fish oils...but flax and fish contain different omega-3 fatty acids.

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