Question of Nutrition #3: Can You Get Enough Omega-3 From Eating Fish Only?

12 oz of Wild Salmon

Question:  Can you get enough omega-3 fatty acids from eating only fish?

Answer:  The answer to this question has good news and bad news.  I will start with the good news and that is you can get enough omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) from eating fish.  Unlike flaxseed, the fish doesn't have to convert ALA to EPA/DHA as discussed in this post.  However, the bad news is you have to eat a half-pound or more of fish to get the minimum 2.5 combined grams of EPA/DHA daily (The image on the right is 3/4 of a pound to give you a visual idea of that portion)[1].  So unless if you like eating this much fish each day, it is probably more convenient to take Omega-3 supplements. 

References:
1.  Sears, B.  2002.  The Omega Rx Zone. New York, NY:  Harper Collins.