I'm a nutritionist from Japan—here's the 'essential' nutrient that Americans aren't getting enough of

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Growing up in Nara, Japan, my daily diet included staples like fish, soy and seaweed. These foods are all sources of omega-3 fatty acids, an essential fat your body can't make on its own and must get from food. Omega-3s come in three key forms — DHA, EPA and ALA — and each supports your health in a different way. As a nutritionist who now lives in the U.S., I've found that many of my clients aren't consuming enough omega-3s . I tell them to prioritize foods first, and then use supplements as a