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Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which is thought to reduce the risk of a heart attack, regulate cholesterol, and improve memory. Both sardines and anchovies are sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Sardines contain about 1.4 grams of omega-3 fatty acids while anchovies contain .4 grams per 5 fillets.
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University of California, San Diego: Good Oils and Fatty Substances
Medicine Foods Today: Is eating fish good for you?
Mayo Clinic: Omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil, alpha-linolenic acid
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