In today’s health-conscious world, people are looking to foods like fish and flax to give them the omega-3 that they need. Fish are, of course, the favored source here at our Bellevue Korean restaurant. Not only is fish a more delicious way to get your omega-3, but there are also important nutritional implications as well.

The biggest difference between the omega-3 that comes from seafood and the fatty acids provided by flax and other plant-related sources is that seafood contains EPA and DHA fatty acids, while flax contains something known as ALA. EPA and DHA are the types of omega-3 that your body needs, and ALA needs to be converted by your body into EPA and DHA. The omega-3 found in flax is therefore less readily available, and requires your body to do more work before it can derive any benefit from it.

Further, there has been some inconclusive evidence that flax may be a risk factor for prostate cancer. Further research is required on this topic, but men may wish to favor seafood as a source of omega-3 until more information is available. Until such a time, you can get your fatty acids at Seoul Hot Pot.