There are totally three types of omega – 3 fatty acids.
They are EPA, DHA and ALA.
Eating all three omega fatty acids at the required level is good for optimal health.
Among the three, the Alpha-Linolenic Acid ( ALA ) type omega fatty acid is found in plant sources (i.e., plant oils ).
Eicosatetraenoic acid ( EPA ) and Docosahexaenoic acid ( DHA ) are the two