Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 121492

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flax seed omega 3 ratios???

Posted by cybercafe on September 29, 2002, at 9:23:10


i take something that says "alpha linolenic acid 594 mg" and "linoleic acid 144 mg"

 

Re: flax seed omega 3 ratios???

Posted by Ed O`Flaherty on September 30, 2002, at 16:43:32

In reply to flax seed omega 3 ratios???, posted by cybercafe on September 29, 2002, at 9:23:10

Alpha linolenic acid is a short-chain omega-3 fatty acid.It is changed in the body to a longer form-to EPA and DHA but only to a minor extent.Better to get omega-3 fish oil instead.


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