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According to the European Vegetarian Union, a recent research study conducted by the British stated that "When data on long chain Omega-3 fats were analyzed...total mortality and cardiovascular events were not reduced." Considering the latest doubts about the advantages of oily fish consumption and Omega-3 supplements and the well-documented risks of mercury-tainted fish, especially for women who may become pregnant, are already pregnant or breastfeeding, and children, a safe way forward is to cover the need for Omega-3 through natural means.
Suitable foods without any negative side effects are wild fruit, berries, leafy vegetables, flaxseed, rapeseed, hempseed and walnuts and nut oils.
To read the full article please visit
http://www.european-vegetarian.org/lang/en/news/news.php?id=10417and the research study publication can be found at http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/rapidpdf/
bmj.38755.366331.2Fv1.pdfYour question and comments are welcome
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