While no one is arguing the benefits of omega 3 EFAs, including those found in flaxseed oil, The reality IS that flaxseed DOES NOT contain an important enzyme needed for our bodies to get all the benefits from the omega 3's. Fish oil omega 3's are still superior because they do have that enzyme.
Flaxseed is a great source of omega 3's and fiber, but the question was...what is the difference between Omega-3's found in flax and those of fish origin? Simply stated. Fish is a superior source, but that does not say that flax is not a good source.
Diet is paramount and supplements are just that...SUPPLEMENTS. Unless you are getting WILD caught fish (not farm raised) 3-5 times per week, or the eqivalent of 2000mg combined DHA/EPA per day, you should be supplementing with a good quality omega 3 ESSENTIAL FATTY ACID..."essential" because our bodies cannot make it and we must get it from our diet.
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While no one is arguing the benefits of omega 3 EFAs, including those found in flaxseed oil, The reality IS that flaxseed DOES NOT contain an important enzyme needed for our bodies to get all the benefits from the omega 3's. Fish oil omega 3's are still superior because they do have that enzyme.
Flaxseed is a great source of omega 3's and fiber, but the question was...what is the difference between Omega-3's found in flax and those of fish origin? Simply stated. Fish is a superior source, but that does not say that flax is not a good source.
Diet is paramount and supplements are just that...SUPPLEMENTS. Unless you are getting WILD caught fish (not farm raised) 3-5 times per week, or the eqivalent of 2000mg combined DHA/EPA per day, you should be supplementing with a good quality omega 3 ESSENTIAL FATTY ACID..."essential" because our bodies cannot make it and we must get it from our diet.
Dr.Susan
October 31, 2008 - 6:42amhttp://www.lakeshorewellnesscenter.com
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