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This post has been edited by YoNgZ: Jul 31 2011, 04:25 PM

There are many forms of Omega-3 like ALA, DHA, EPA. ALA is the precursor omega-3, which will be converted to EPA or DHA depending on body's need. However, human conversion of ALA to DHA/ EPA is very inefficient, making it less of a good source of EPA/ DHA. Taking EPA/ DHA directly is usually more efficient.

But, the richest source of EPA/ DHA is deep sea fish. and risk of heavy metal pollution is definitely greater than plant source like flax. Better choose for reliable brand if choose for fish oil, molecularly distilled one.

Effectiveness wise, i think infant/ toddler should be given EPA/ DHA rather than ALA (flax). There are breast cancer patient who take huge amount of flax seed to fight cancer probably because flax contains lignan (not lignin), a substance that appears to be 'phytoestrogenic', though whether flax helps fight breast cancer is still not that conclusive. Some studies even said lignan might cause cancer. The pro and con of flax are mixed. Flaxseed oil should not pose this problem because most of the lignan has been removed when only oil is consumed.

Whichever you choose, just make sure don't overdose. Too much of fish oil will thin the blood, therefore before any major operation/ delivery, should stop consuming 2 weeks to 1 month before that.

This post has been edited by cactuscch: Oct 18 2010, 11:04 PM

then ppl who go gym normally take what? flaxseed or fish oil? i went to pharmacy they selling the molecularly distilled 300 caps RM300... normal one are like blackmores and biolife.... so any recommendations? i plan to ask my friend bring in from australia...i heard australia are better and cheaper...

i have both usually fish oil in the morning and flax in the evening. vice versa also can

1000mg each

yea but basically it's the same right? i saw the label DHA EPA flax and fish also got...i ask the pharmacist she told me one is plant one is animal that's all lmao nice answer she gave me

flax DOESN'T contain EPA/ DHA !!

fishoil only contain omega-3 EPA/DHA while flax have omega-6/9.. so u need both oils

i saw the biolife label fish oil and flaxseed got EPA/DHA lor... this is so confusing man....

Many company mix both flaxseed oil and fish oil (or even borage oil, evening primrose oil). Therefore, the mixture will contain EPA/ DHA. But EPA/ DHA are coming from fish oil, NOT flaxseed/ borage/ evening primrose oil.

If got time, can read below

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20...-fish-oil-pills

It's about how flaxseed oil and fish oil help prevent heart problem.

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Added on October 18, 2010, 11:32 pmFlaxseed oil contains mostly omega-3, little omega-6, but I'm not sure whether it has omega-9. I refer to this link http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fats-and-oils/7554/2 but can't see any omega-9.

This post has been edited by cactuscch: Oct 18 2010, 11:32 PM

dont care fish/flax both got epa/dha or not. u need all omega-3/6/9 so u need both oils

ok take 3 6 9 omega but flax no 9 wor go where find omega 9 then T.T and the consumption will be 1 caps (1000mg) right per day only right?

omg flax suppose to have all three omegas!!

in theory, omega-3 & omega-6 are essential fatty acid, where our body cannot manufacture. We can manufacture omega-9, therefore it's not that essential.

in practical, our daily diet has too much of omega-6. The right way is to take more omega-3 and lessen omega-6, especially if our diet is more westernized.

"The typical American diet has a ratio of around 20 to 1 -- 20 omega-6's to 1 omega-3 -- and that spells trouble," says Sandon, an assistant professor of nutrition at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. While reducing your intake of omega-6s can help, getting more omega-3s from food is an even better way to go.
Full article taken from here: http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/good-fat-b...s-about-omega-3

Take fish oil instead of flax for your brain and heart function.

Omega 9 is a non essential nutrient. Not necessary to get it from diet as your body can produce it.

I prefer Flax Seed Oil because fish oil industry is also one of the causes for over-fishing.
I would suggest Flax seed oil liquid in a bottle would be better. Just add them into your fried egg, or maggi soup, or whatever dish you're making. (Add the oil after you've finished cooking, cooking with oil will destroy the Omega 3 & 6)

Alternatively, you can take virgin olive oil. It's cheaper than Flax seed oil, and taste better.

Also, the conversion of ALA to DHA and EPA is not as low or inefficient as what most people believe. I listened to an interview by Udo Erasmus, he mentioned that a table spoon of flax seed oil a day should supply enough ALA to convert to DHA & EPA. I forgot exactly how many gram/bodyweight is needed for an individual. Will post the link to the interview later.

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Added on October 19, 2010, 2:11 pm

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Added on October 19, 2010, 2:17 pmMsian diet is probably this ratio:
Omega 6:omega 3 = 20:0
LOL!

This post has been edited by iamyuanwu: Oct 19 2010, 02:17 PM

wah lan eh... i went to jusco pharmacy..... bio life 400 caps molecular distilled RM150 , Pristin 300 caps RM300..... is there any difference? quality wise? better effects? and should i take fish oil and flax seed together? what's the amount of consumption per day taken 1000mg.... i'm 184cm 70kg 20years old lmao... any advices?

This post has been edited by YoNgZ: Oct 19 2010, 10:14 PM

IMHO, flax seed is marketed towards vegans and vegetarians.

ok then i buy Fish oil enough then lol.... regarding the brand is it necessary to buy pricey fish oil to gain better nutritions or it's basically the same... for example comparing BIOLIFE and Pristin... biolife is half price of pristin lol...

compare the dha/epa level

if you're looking for great value for money, get the cod liver oil in liquid form.

sorry my english abit cacat... great value for money as in high content of nutrition with lower price?

taking capsules is better or liquid? which one would be recommended ?