Does flaxseed have the same benefits as fish oil

July 2009

Does flaxseed have the same benefits as fish oil?

The short answer is no.

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

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