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Flax seeds & other seeds provide ALA but not EPA & DHA. You need all 3.

The body has some ability to convert ALA to EPA & DHA, but at extremely low rates (particularly for DHA) - it's not a consideration in practice.

So no, eating seeds will not fulfill your body's requirements.



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