02-08-2011, 15:29
First of all fish oil is much better than flaxseed oil. I have a degree in holistic nutrition, and all throughout my schooling I was told fish oil is superior to flaxseed oil or other plant sources of EFA's.
Here is a statement from University of Maryland Medical Center Website:
"Flaxseed oil comes from the seed of the flax plant. It contains 50 - 60% omega-3 fatty acids in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). That is more than is contained in fish oil, but the body is not very efficient at converting ALA into the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils. So ALA from flaxseed may not have the same benefit as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from fish oil."
Another words fish oil is much better! Flaxseed oil may be useless for people whose bodies cannot convert ALA into omega 3.
My Diet:
High in fruits, vegetables, protein from animal sources, and complex carbohydrates such as oatmeal, quinoa, brown rice, as well as seaweed dulse and kelp (added to soup or as a snack) for proper thyroid function and high mineral content. I also recently started taking astaxanthin, once of the most powerful antioxidant and beauty supplement for skin.
Here is a statement from University of Maryland Medical Center Website:
"Flaxseed oil comes from the seed of the flax plant. It contains 50 - 60% omega-3 fatty acids in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). That is more than is contained in fish oil, but the body is not very efficient at converting ALA into the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils. So ALA from flaxseed may not have the same benefit as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from fish oil."
Another words fish oil is much better! Flaxseed oil may be useless for people whose bodies cannot convert ALA into omega 3.
My Diet:
High in fruits, vegetables, protein from animal sources, and complex carbohydrates such as oatmeal, quinoa, brown rice, as well as seaweed dulse and kelp (added to soup or as a snack) for proper thyroid function and high mineral content. I also recently started taking astaxanthin, once of the most powerful antioxidant and beauty supplement for skin.