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		plongeur on April 7, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: More scientists doubt salt is as bad for you as th... Of course "fat isn't so bad!" ... but it is, if you live off fast food like a significant part of the US population. Also "fat <> fat" ... I eat every day at least one tablespoon of linseed oil. And that is very good for me and my brain :)

jjoonathan on April 7, 2015 | [–]

And how exactly do you know that it is good for you and your brain?

Snesker on April 7, 2015 | [–]

ALA, while essential, is effectively useless 'for your brain'. You need the products your body creates in inadequaate amounts from ALA, EPA & DHA.

Furthermore, I personally guarantee your flax oil is rancid. That shit does not keep. Eat sardines.

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