and lifestyle factors. Even if
everything worked perfectly, the
amount of EPA and DHA you’d
get at the end is so small that it
practically doesn’t count. And
remember, these foods all give
you a serious dose of PUFA and
omega-6 fatty acids! Getting a lot
of PUFA and omega-6, and just a
tiny amount of anti-inflammatory
EPA and DHA is not a good
tradeoff in our books. (We also
could have just said, “Studies
show that supplementation of
omega-3 fatty acids from
vegetable sources like flax don’t
decrease inflammation.” That
might have been simpler.)One last thought on nuts, seeds, and
especially their corresponding nut butters.
Much like the natural sweetness of fruit may