The most common question we get about salmon is, "Is wild or farmed salmon better?". From the point of view of an independent party, we always say, it depends on what matters to you. From a nutritional point of view, both types of salmon are good sources of Omega-3, protein, vitamins and...
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ALL ABOUT OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS
Omega-3 fatty acids comprise of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids that are necessary for human health; but as the body can’t make them, it is essential to get these fatty acids through our food. While ALA can be obtained from plants, DHA and EPA are most needed by our bodies and are found in fish.