|
|
Post by Intensity on Dec 16, 2004 9:45:26 GMT -5
I know that this question can sound basic, but i never took time to try to answer it. I always take a special attention to be sure that i have enough essential fat: Omega 3, 6 and 9. But i heard about fish oil pills. So what is the difference between OMEGA 3, 6 and 9 pills and Fish oil pills??? Mo (So many years of nutrition knowledge, and no answer for that one  shame on me!) |
|
|
|
Post by bodyfx on Dec 16, 2004 9:56:27 GMT -5
Two very important omega-3 fatty acids are eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA) which together are found in high amounts fish oils. Their benefits are many.
These particular omega-3s are not found in such high amounts in any other sources, although they can be manufactured from alpha linoleic acid, which is found in things like flax and hemp oil.
|
|
|
|
Post by Intensity on Dec 16, 2004 10:03:44 GMT -5
So, in OMEGA 3 supplements, there is some EPA and DHA but not in the same amount than fish oil? If it's true, why would i buy OMEGA 3 supplements? (It contain someting else that we can't find in fish oil?)
Thank
Mo
|
|
|
|
Post by bodyfx on Dec 16, 2004 14:16:12 GMT -5
There are 3 types of omega-3s...ALA, DHA, EPA. If whatever supplement you are taking contains these three, then you do not need fish oils.
|
|
Sara
Novice Bodybuilder
Posts: 118
|
Post by Sara on Dec 16, 2004 15:17:17 GMT -5
Does Udo's have all 3?
|
|
|
|
Post by bodyfx on Dec 16, 2004 15:29:48 GMT -5
I do not believe that Udo's has EPA and DHA, but does have ALA, unless he updated it. |
|
|
|
Post by Maximum6 on Dec 16, 2004 19:37:26 GMT -5
i don't really like taking fish oil pills...never tried it..and probably won't ...
and its a good thing i'm a seafood lover...although..i'm starting to get sick of my canned salmon..i rather eat raw sushi.
|
|
|
|
Post by str8flexed on Dec 19, 2004 0:59:53 GMT -5
I know that this question can sound basic, but i never took time to try to answer it. I always take a special attention to be sure that i have enough essential fat: Omega 3, 6 and 9. But i heard about fish oil pills. So what is the difference between OMEGA 3, 6 and 9 pills and Fish oil pills??? Mo (So many years of nutrition knowledge, and no answer for that one shame on me!) the difference (chemically speaking) is where the double bond is place on the fatty acyl chain. omega 3 have a double bond at the 3 & 4th carbons from the end, omega 6 have alkene (double bonds) at the 6 & 7 carbons, etc. Omega 3's are very special as they have been shown to raise good cholesterol, lower bad cholesterol, reduce TAGs, reduce inflammation, and a host of other benefits. |
|
shame on me!)
