Chia seeds have ALA (alpha linolenic acid Omega -3 in them). This is the starting essential Omega-3 that we process --some of which goes to EPA and DHA.
Fish oils, fish, have only EPA and DHA in them, no ALA. There are 2 major types of Omega-3.
If you don't convert well the ALA type to the anti-inflammatory type EPA and DHA, you won't see much anti-inflammatory response from the Chia seeds. This is more typical in males, than females, as females convert more..because of reproductive needs for the fetus.
Some people find them laxative, so take care about that.
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