date:Nov 16, 2012
re different from the type of omega-3s found in fish. Penny Kris-Etherton, Ph.D., distinguished professor of nutrition at The Pennsylvania State University, said consumers need to understand the nutritional benefits of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, adding that research is showing that the effects of ALA may have unique and independent benefits important to our well-being.
Kris-Etherton said eating a handful of walnuts, for example, is a great way to boost a persons ALA intake because 1 ounce