ALA is most common in plant-based sources, such as chia seeds and walnuts, while DHA and EPA are harder to obtain on a vegan diet. As the body can't make these acids naturally, it’s so important for ...

1 Despite zero intake of long-chain omega-3s (EPA and DHA) and lower intake of the plant-derived ALA, vegan participants converted robust amounts of shorter-chain ... Fish and shellfish are also ...