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chromium6
03-18-2002, 11:03 PM
FLAX. Is a word you guys talk alot about. WHAT IS IT?????:confused:
MonStar1023
03-18-2002, 11:10 PM
Flax = flax seed oil. A supplement in liquid or capsule form to help you get all of your essential fatty acids that are usually tough to get from food.

:cool::cool:
YatesNightBlade
03-19-2002, 05:21 AM
it's also known as Hemp.
chromium6
03-19-2002, 10:54 AM
Alright cool. But seeing as of now, I am a guy with a nice amount of weight on me. Would I not need FLAX?
YatesNightBlade
03-20-2002, 03:19 AM
You might not need Flax, but you need essential fats. These can be from a number fo sources. Flax, Peanuts, Cod Liver Oil .... etc etc.

Good luck.
Manipul8r
03-20-2002, 11:06 AM
Its a pretty terrible tasting supplement that is a good source of EFA's. You def need EFA's. Very important part of your diet..
slava
03-20-2002, 11:28 AM
will OMEGA 3 fish oil be enough?
breeze
03-20-2002, 12:40 PM
Originally posted by slava
will OMEGA 3 fish oil be enough?


yes.more than enough.
YatesNightBlade
03-21-2002, 05:25 AM
You really need a balance of both 6 and 3.
Tryska
03-21-2002, 06:54 AM
agreed. 9s are cool too.
Reinier
03-21-2002, 12:15 PM
i get my fattys from peanuts and occasionally a little olive oil.
that ok?
LiftAgain
03-22-2002, 03:37 AM
Fish oil is better than flax.

http://www.wannabebigforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10669

Roughly 10 times more of the short chain omega-3s must be consumed to have the same effect as the long chain form from fish oil.
AllNatural
03-22-2002, 08:44 PM
Originally posted by YatesNightBlade
it's also known as Hemp.

Thats what marijuana is made of right? Are you serious? It is obviously safe to eat right?
=w=
03-22-2002, 10:50 PM
Originally posted by YatesNightBlade
it's also known as Hemp.

Flax and hemp are not the same thing - Hemp has a little more n-6's, Flax has a higher % of n-3's
YatesNightBlade
03-24-2002, 04:21 AM
by how much ?
Jane
03-24-2002, 07:22 AM
What if my fat intake came primarily from the fat in eggs and some olive oil? Which fatty acids am I missing?
the doc
03-24-2002, 09:31 AM
jane, you could take some fish oil for quality omega-3s. I am still trying to find out how much is needed though