MadSci Network: Biochemistry
Query:

Subject: what is the difference between flaxseed oil and omega 3 fish oil?

Date: Sun Feb 8 19:43:30 2004
Posted by kimberly
Grade level: undergrad School: Robarts Research Institute
City: London State/Province: Ontario Country: Canada
Area of science: Biochemistry
ID: 1076291010.Bc
Message:

I would like to maintain a healthy balance of omega 3 as I have heard that most 
north Americans get way too much omega 6 & 9 and not enough 3(in fact I have 
heard that the average ratio is 25:1 and it should be 4:1 or even 1:1).  I have 
been told repeatedly by pharmacists that flaxseed oil and omega 3 fish oil are 
one and the same. I have read and heard suggestions that this is not true. to 
maintain a healthy and sustaining level of omega 3 fatty essential acids - what 
is the best thing to take? 


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