Sat, Dec-21-02, 20:30
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Plan: IF +LC
Stats: 287/165/165
BF:
Progress: 100%
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Originally posted by nsmith4366
Omega 3 oils of plant baseed origin, flaxseed, soybean, linseed, walnut oils and canola oils can all be converted in the body to DHA and EPA (the substances of fish oil)...giving you similar lowering effects on tryglycerides, so fish oil might have a lot of what is necessary, but if you are already eating many omegas/essential oil (linoliec fatty acids) - did you know eggs contain a great deal of these omega 6? and (alpha linoliec fatty acids) - as listed above, you will also reap many benefits.
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I used to think this was the case, Nancy, but some research I did this Summer has lead me to believe otherwise. It turns out that while some us can effect the conversion of ALA into EPA the conversion of it into DHA is is inefficient and very little of it actually happens.
Your best bet for getting a good dose of EPA and DHA comes from tuna, salmon, trout, mackerel, herring and sardines - the smaller fish being the best.
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