Wellness

[SilleeMee]

According to the NIH, omega-3 supplementation does not do much and the evidence is lacking for much of what is believed it does.

Omega-3 Supplements: In Depth -

https://nccih.nih.gov/health/omega3/introduction.htm#hed5

[SeaMaiden]

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@sidsmom wrote:

There’s nothing mystical or magical about fish oil.

In fact, more & more research is coming out that it’s very

questionable especially factoring in the source of fish.

I’m not a meat eater but if one wants whatever ‘perceived’

benefit that is trending for fish oil, just eat the real fish,

not crazy amounts of extracted oil.

If one wants the benefits, Chia Seeds & Flax Seeds provide 

the same nutritional profile as fish...adding in wonderful fiber

and none of the icky Saturated Fat that fish has.

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@sidsmom  Marine animal-based omega-3 (fatty fish, fish oil and krill oil) primarily contain docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a long-chained PUFA consisting of 22 carbons and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which has 20 carbons.

Plant-based omega-3 (found in flaxseed, flaxseed oil, chia seeds, walnuts and leafy greens, for example) contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a shorter-chained PUFA consisting of 18 carbons. They are completely devoid of DHA and EPA.

So, the profile is not he same..... EPA and DHA are crucial for health

Krill oil is preferred over just  fish oil as it:

◦ Enhances glucose metabolism in your liver, whereas fish oil does not

◦ Promotes lipid metabolism; fish oil does not

◦ Helps regulate the mitochondrial respiratory chain; fish oil does not

◦Decreases cholesterol synthesis, whereas fish oil increases it

[sidsmom]

.....then just eat the whole fish.

Concentrated amounts of anything, like oils, are never, ever good.

Being Plant Based & not consuming oil, we minimize the

intake of omega 6 fatty acid. That helps the body optimize

the use of omega 3 fatty acid for producing our own DHA.

Worrying about the micro-nutrients is just nutritional chow-chow.

The thought of adding a supplement or oil for ‘brain health’

while eating animal based diet full of saturated fat which clogs the 

arterial system is...counter-productive. Just remove the animal products

and experience over-all good health!