Flax seed oil vs fish oils

[BFGUITAR]

Everyone here keeps telling me that flax oil isnt as good as fish oils. Can someone please explain why?

Flax seed oil is cheaper (15 bucks for half a liter), and contains the same thing as fish oils (to my knowledge).

As well, doesnt fish oils contain small amounts of mercury (which compound over time especially if you eat fish?)

[Unreal]

Read get built articles. Flax needs to be converted in your body, so it isn't as good of a source of omega 3.

[ddegroff]

http://www.wannabebig.com/article.php?articleid=272

Second question.

[MrWebb78]

hemp seed oil > all others.

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

^^

Why is that?

[Built]

hemp seed oil > all others.

How do you figure?

[MrWebb78]

Hemp Seed Oil has a 3.75:1 Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio (considered optimal). Flax Seed Oil has a 1:4 Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio.

Hemp Seed Oil is a direct source of GLA, Flax Seed Oil is not.

Hemp Seed Oil is a direct source of Sterodonic Acid, Flax Seed Oil is not.

Hemp Seed Oil contains chlorophyll, Flax Seed Oil does not.


I only compare to flax because why people buy fish oil when they could just get it in a tasty protein filled salmon steak is beyond me.

[MrWebb78]

oh yeah, this in no way says that people should not use flax, just not ONLY flax. I believe in balance and moderation. so mix the two, just be smart and include hemp oil.


(I jumped on the hemp bandwagon about 2 months ago)

[Holto]

I only compare to flax because why people buy fish oil when they could just get it in a tasty protein filled salmon steak is beyond me.

Any idea how many steaks you would have to eat daily to get the DHA that folks here are getting from their fish oils?

[skeeterx15]

I only compare to flax because why people buy fish oil when they could just get it in a tasty protein filled salmon steak is beyond me.

Find me 60 salmon steaks for under 8.00, thanks :nod:

[Built]

Hemp Seed Oil has a 3.75:1 Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio (considered optimal). Flax Seed Oil has a 1:4 Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio.

Hemp Seed Oil is a direct source of GLA, Flax Seed Oil is not.

Hemp Seed Oil is a direct source of Sterodonic Acid, Flax Seed Oil is not.

Hemp Seed Oil contains chlorophyll, Flax Seed Oil does not.


I only compare to flax because why people buy fish oil when they could just get it in a tasty protein filled salmon steak is beyond me.

Hemp seed has no epa/dha

Fish oil does.

[MrWebb78]

Any idea how many steaks you would have to eat daily to get the DHA that folks here are getting from their fish oils?

no idea.

I don't understand why people use supplements as replacements either.

Nor am I saying to use one source of fats either, that's foolish. What I do believe is over the course of a week, fats should come from all sources, hemp oil, flax, fish(I still wont buy caps though), coconut oil, olive oil, peanut oil, etc etc.

[MrWebb78]

Hemp seed has no epa/dha

Fish oil does.

hemp 4

fish 1

hemp tastes better than the fish burps from caps too:)

[skeeterx15]

hemp 4

fish 1

hemp tastes better than the fish burps from caps too:)

That's why they invented this really cool sweet new type of fish oil, it's labeled "burp free." Which leads me to my question, why do you say hemp seed oil is better then other oils you know very little about? :eek:

[Built]

hemp 4

fish 1

hemp tastes better than the fish burps from caps too:)

How much usable Omega-3 do you think you get from the hemp oil, Webb?

[skeeterx15]

Found a link worth taking a look at. Compares flax/fish and is loaded with DPA/EPA/ALA info. http://gyminasuitcase.com/adw/omega3.php?gclid=CL_jopzhn4wCFRGCGgodqTFW6g

[MrWebb78]

That's why they invented this really cool sweet new type of fish oil, it's labeled "burp free." Which leads me to my question, why do you say hemp seed oil is better then other oils you know very little about? :eek:

well I already posted a few reasons why I say hemp oil is better. If you don't like it, don't use it. Fair enough right?

[MrWebb78]

How much usable Omega-3 do you think you get from the hemp oil, Webb?

The last I read was a study claiming roughly 20%. Then another said 80, you know how studies are.

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

Something must be inherently wrong when the percentages differ by 60 percent.

[Built]

You ever read the writeup I did on it, Webb?

[Holto]

no idea.

I don't understand why people use supplements as replacements either.

Name three foods that contain DHA?

[skeeterx15]

Name three foods that contain DHA?

Seafood, algae, salmon, sardines, and tuna. Eggs and organ meats have a small amount of DHA in them also.

[Built]

How much algae would you have to eat to get enough EPA/DHA in your diet?

[Built]

PS ewwwww algae!

[skeeterx15]

PS ewwwww algae!

Awww how come my post calling Built sexy was deleted? lol. Any who, I posted something last night saying I agree algae is gross and that I was just answering his question. Anddddd I checked out your blog, and you are indeed a woman :D

[gsteve]

Im a lil allergic to most fish... think fish oil supps will bother me?

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

^^

I would assume yes. You can always ask a doc first.

[Holto]

Awww how come my post calling Built sexy was deleted? lol. Any who, I posted something last night saying I agree algae is gross and that I was just answering his question. Anddddd I checked out your blog, and you are indeed a woman :D

My question was directed at the person claiming supplements should not be used to replace food. My point is that it is not palatable ,and barely feasible to get the DHA I get from my oils from food.

[Holto]

Im a lil allergic to most fish... think fish oil supps will bother me?

There is allways pure DHA but it's costly.