Introduction;
Are Fish Oil and Omega-3 the Same Thing? There is a distinction between omega-3 and fish oil, despite the fact that they are sometimes confused for one another. The primary difference is that fish oil is one source of omega-3, while omega-3 itself is a vitamin. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are referred to as omega-3.
- Fish oil; an oil produced from the tissues of fish, which contains omega-3 fatty acids.
- Omega-3; fatty acids, specifically polyunsaturated fatty acids, which can be found in fish oil as well as in plant-based sources like flax oil and walnuts.
- Key types of omega-3 fatty acids:
- (alpha-linolenic acid); get from plants
- EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) DH, A (docosahexaenoic acid); obtained in fish and shellfish
- (alpha-linolenic acid); get from plants
- Benefits; Omega-3 fatty acids add to heart and brain health, eye development, and may help prevent cardiovascular and a decline in brain function.