Your editorial about farmed salmon states that without fish we would be missing out on important omega-3 "fish oils" (17 January, p 3). I would not expect
No doubt omega-3 oils are beneficial to a healthy cardiovascular system and brain development, but fish are not the best source. Linseed or flaxseed has a far greater concentration of omega-3. Even green leafy vegetables are a source of omega-3. Preformed DHA (from omega-3) can now be synthesised without ever involving any fish. Why not leave the fish alone, cut to the chase and consume these "fish oils".
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