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Omega-3 fatty acids are essential — meaning your body cannot produce them and must get them from food. The three most important forms are ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), found in plant sources, and EPA and DHA, the long-chain forms found primarily in fatty fish. EPA and DHA are the most directly bioactive forms; the body can convert some ALA into them, but the conversion is inefficient (roughly 5–10% for EPA, less than 1% for DHA in most adults). Adequate omega-3 intake is associated with reduced cardiovascular risk, lower inflammation, support for brain and eye health, and possible benefits for mood disorders.