Special edition: Omega-3

The varied sources of omega-3

18-Aug-2011 - Last updated on 19-Aug-2011 at 14:18 GMT

Omega-3 fatty acids can be obtained from a variety of sources: Fish, krill, algae, plants, mussels. In this gallery we tour the world and look at the sources making waves in the $5 billion omega-3 food, beverage and supplements industry.

The whale shark in the fish tank

Science supports growth of krill

Algal bloom

Green Lipped Mussels

Flax seed and its ALA omega-3

EPA and DHA from plants?

SDA from soybeans

Omega-3's bright future

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