That, of course, includes the health and well-being of the animals we share this planet with.

One animal by-product you should watch out for when you visit the grocery store is omega-3 fatty acids.

At first glance, omega-3s can seem harmless enough.

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What are Omega-3 Fatty Acids?

This means we have to get it through ingestion, viaWebMD.

The three types of omega-3 fatty acids are EPA, DHA, and ALA.

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The first two types, EPA and DHA, stand for eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid.

These both come from fish.

Omega-3 fatty acids are great for preventing blood clots.

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It’s also considered a way to reduce the risk of high blood pressure.

Many people enjoy having them in their diet.

Remember that secret we talked about earlier?

You’ll have your answer.

Don’t worry; there are plenty of alternatives!

Omega-3 fatty acids are just one of manyingredients vegans should be aware ofwhen making purchases.

Stay vigilant, vegans!