Do Vegetarians Need Omega-3,6,9 for Optimal Health?
                                
                                
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                                An estimated 79 million Americans choose a vegetarian lifestyle, yet a common nutritional concern is the intake of essential fatty acids. Do vegetarians need omega-3,6,9 to sustain optimal health and bridge potential nutritional gaps? The short answer is yes, but the need varies significantly between the different types of omega fatty acids.