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There are two different sources of omega-3s-seafood and plants. Fatty fish, such as salmon and herring, are the best sources of two omega-3s-eicosapentenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexenoic acid (DHA). These fats help reduce blood clots (a cause of heart attacks), arrhythmias, inflammation (increasingly implicated in heart disease), and high blood pressure. They also help lower triglycerides (fats in the blood). That's why the American Heart Association recommends at least two servings of fish a week for general heart health, and higher levels for people who already have heart disease. Since September, 2004, foods containing EPA and DHA have been able to carry a qualified health claim linking their consumption to a reduced risk of heart