Nutritionist Pigareva called linseed oil, traditional for Russia, a source of omega-3 
V.V. Vinogradova, candidate of medical sciences, therapist, nutritionist Yulia Pigareva said that among all vegetable oils rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), linseed oil is the most optimal, reports the Prime agency.
Nutritionist called flaxseed oil a traditional for Russia product that replaces fish oil. She explained that omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that the body only gets from food.
“There are three types of omega-3 fatty acids that we need: alpha-linolenic, eicosapentaenoic (EPA ) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The last two acids have the greatest number of beneficial properties, “the specialist emphasized.
However, linseed oil contains only alpha-linolenic acid. Therefore, flaxseed oil should not be considered the only source of omega-3 fatty acids. The active forms of EPA and DHA are rich in fatty fish of the cold seas and seafood.