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However, in certain cases the conversion from ALA to DHA and/or EPA is not adequate. alpha linolenoic That can happen (obviously) if you don't get enough of the raw material ALA, or if you don't get enough of alpha linolenoic vitamins C, B6, B3, or enough zinc and magnesium, which all are needed in the conversion from ALA to DHA and EPA. Also, if the diet contains too much omega-6 fats in comparison to ALA (as is usually the case alpha linolenoic in western diets), then the conversion is slowed down. So in those cases it can be very beneficial to eat not only flax, but also sources of DHA and EPA as well - which means oily cold-water FISH, like salmon, trout, sardines, herring, and mackerel. (FDA does not recommend eating mackerel because it can have higher than average levels of mercury. Salmon seems to be much safer. But it all depends on where the fish was caught, so check locally.) Brain and DHA The brain is about 60% fat by weight, DHA being the most abundant fat in the brain.
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