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Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2007/01/05, 09:28 PM Omega 3 fats are polyunsaturated fatty acids that cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained from external sources. Research has shown that omega 3 fatty acids may help to prevent numerous diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, certain types of cancer and many others. There are 3 types of important omega 3 fatty acids: Alpha linolenic acid (ALA) Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) EPA and DHA are the most beneficial ones. ALA is converted into EPA and DHA in the body. Older people and people suffering from diabetes may lack the ability to convert ALA into EPA and DHA. In these cases it's more advisable to obtain omega 3's from sources that are rich in EPA and DHA. One of the richest sources of EPA and DHA is cold water fish, such as salmon, herring and mackerel. ALA can be obtained from flaxseed oil, walnuts and various plant sources. Here are more sources of omega 3 fatty acids: Shrimps Walnuts, brazil nuts, hazelnuts and pecans Green leafy vegetables, such as spinach and broccoli Eggs Houmous Sesame seeds and Tahini ( paste made out of sesame seeds) Soybeans - soybean oil Tofu -------------- A little discipline at the table and at the gym might help reduce that belly! Ivan Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/11, 11:13 AM Good info Thanks
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/01/20, 09:04 AM Be sure to get the right ratio of omega 3's and 6's, this is coming out as being very important because they can block each other's absorption, as can saturated fat. I like a product called Udo's 3-6-9 oil that has the correct ratio
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2007/02/02, 07:44 PM i take a fish oil supplement with any carbohydrate rich meal -------------- Jason Fox 6'1" 380lbs Weight Goal 300 by april 2007, 365 11/14, 12/7/06-358 Problems are only opportunities in work clothes. Henry J. Kaiser
FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2007/03/20, 03:32 AM I take flaxseed oil and have done for the last year. Now I just used a site calorieking.com to aid me in eating within my macro ratio, and much to my suprise 1tbsp (0.5 oz) equals to 122 calories and 13.6g from fat alone: surely this cant be right? That is almost half my calorie allowance for fat! I take 1 teaspoon in the morn and one in the evening with meals so I assume that amasses to around 1tbsp (0.5oz). I knew that flaxeed was obviously rich but those numbers just seem wrong to me, any insight? -------------- If in doubt K.I.S.S.
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2007/03/20, 09:44 AM its actually 3 teaspoons to a tablespoon -------------- Jason Fox 6\'1\" 380lbs Problems are only opportunities in work clothes-Henry J. Kaiser The only person\'s opinion that matters is the person in the mirror.-Original
FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2007/03/20, 11:27 AM cheers, knew i couldnt be having that much.
GOWAR Posts: 361 Joined: 2001/10/24	2007/06/20, 03:55 PM for some reason everytime I start supplementing omega 3,6,9 fatty acids, It makes me go to the bathroom, is that normal????