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by likpok 2649 days ago
Flax seeds are a bad source of omega 3s, because the oil they have, ALA, isn't used in the body and the conversion into DHA/EPA (which are) is poor [0].

[0]: https://examine.com/nutrition/can-i-eat-flax-seeds-instead-o...

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So what are vegetarians, or those with fish allergies, are supposed to be eating?
A well balanced diet without focusing on any particular food or supplement in the belief that it's some magic bullet for good health?
If one wanted omega-3s of the DHA/EPA variety, there's algae oil. It's commonly available as a supplement from many of the same companies that produce fish oil supplements.
What’s the mercury level
Zero.