There has been a long running controversy about fish oil or plant oil for heart health. And this 
controversy has created confusion for the general public.
Why?
Because of your body’s need for essential fatty acids called Omega-3 fats. There are 3 of them:
ALA (alpha-linolinic acid) which is a short chain fatty acid from plants
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) which is a long chain fatty acid from Fish or Krill Oil
DHA (decosahexaenoic acid) which is a long chain fatty acid from Fish or Krill Oil
These fatty acids are considered essential because your body cannot make them. And they provide the following health benefits: