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Flaxseed oil contains mostly the omega-3 called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), whereas fish oil has a more balanced profile of omega-3s, specifically EPA and DHA.
by jobu 11y ago
Flaxseed oil contains mostly the omega-3 called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), whereas fish oil has a more balanced profile of omega-3s, specifically EPA and DHA. Many people can convert ALA into other omega-3s just fine, but some people have deficiencies in diet or genetics (e.g. MTHFR mutation) that prevent efficient conversion.
- logfromblammo 11y agoAlso, flaxseed oil goes rancid rather quickly in comparison to other oils, and polymerizes into semisolid or solid forms. This process begins as soon as the seed hull is cracked. If you're trying to change the diet of an entire city, it is probably better to promote unmilled chia seed and whole oily fish or krill. Unlike flax seed, chia seed can be digested without milling. There's also something to be said for algae and algae oil, but it isn't likely to be useful until someone works out how to change its flavor to be more palatable.