Flaxseed vs Fish Oil, Who's the winner?

[toddmclain02]

I just started taking Flaxseed pills today and yet i'm seeing all this info on fish oil. Whats the difference if there is any? And which one is better on a High Protein/Fat, low carb diet??

[Maxfits202]

not sure the science between all of them but if i had to chose just one for overall health it would def be fish oil imo

[adm793]

x2...fish oil IMO

[BLSjacked]

i just take both

[SemperFi222]

i just take both

x2

[ceosion]

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/flax.html
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/efa.html

I'll be reading the both of these pages in the mean time, and I will probably post again once I've decided what the main differences are.

Also, I take Fish Oils, personally (EFA) as well as CLA.

Alex~

[ceosion]

Ok, looks like the main difference, in terms of capsules, is that Flax is only Omega 3... where as Fish Oils (EFAs) tend to be atleast Omega 3 and 6, though I take one that is 3 6 and 9. (9 is not essential, but is still good for you)

In terms of liquid/rawseed, you obviously get fiber from the flax and not from the fish oil.

Alex~

[PennState]

Fish oil. Reasoning:

there are 3 types of omega 3 fatty acids. They are ALA, EPA, and DHA

fish oil contains EPA and DHA
flaxseed oil contains ALA

The body converts ALA to EPA and DHA, but it doesn't do so very efficiently. So while ALA is good for you, directly getting EPA and DHA is better. Use a combination of both to be safe. But if you are chosing just one, go with fish oil.

/end thread

[xucardsfan08]

Fish oil. Reasoning:

there are 3 types of omega 3 fatty acids. They are ALA, EPA, and DHA

fish oil contains EPA and DHA
flaxseed oil contains ALA

The body converts ALA to EPA and DHA, but it doesn't do so very efficiently. So while ALA is good for you, directly getting EPA and DHA is better. Use a combination of both to be safe. But if you are chosing just one, go with fish oil.

/end thread

x2.

In a nutshell, your body must convert the omegas in flaxseed oil (some people are unable to, also), while everyone can use the omegas in fish oil.

[sup67]

Flaxx Because I can't stand burping up that fish!

[ceosion]

Flaxx Because I can't stand burping up that fish!

Take it 10-20 minutes before your meal, and you shouldn't have that problem... drink plenty of water to wash it down, too. I actually take EFAs twice a day, no where near mealtimes, and I never "burp up fish".

[rainieravesouth]

x2.

In a nutshell, your body must convert the omegas in flaxseed oil (some people are unable to, also), while everyone can use the omegas in fish oil.

flaxseed oil is meant for women because their bodies can convert it easier than a man's body...it is also geared toward vegetarians/ vegans who dont eat fish to get the efa's.

at least thats what a nutritionist told me.......=)


and ive looked it up so it definitely makes sense.

i vote for fish oil.....unless youre an herbivore.

[ceosion]

flaxseed oil is meant for women because their bodies can convert it easier than a man's body...

LoL, I've never heard that before... interesting...

Alex~

[korexite]

fish oil (enteric coated only)

[korexite]

flaxseed oil is meant for women because their bodies can convert it easier than a man's body

no

[The Director]

I take only 3 types of oils, Olive, Flax, And Fish. I mix them up, I'm going to mix the Olive and Flax Seed oil together, making it one bottle, this way I can just pour it into my spoon, instead of going through two bottles.

[korexite]

fish oil (enteric coated only)

best price, with tested oils, kirkland at costco

[patelucr]

I just started taking Flaxseed pills today and yet i'm seeing all this info on fish oil. Whats the difference if there is any? And which one is better on a High Protein/Fat, low carb diet??

I would say, just take the seeds flexseed. Instead of some kind of pill.

[DriftMonster]

Straight flax seeds are awesome. You can't beat all the fiber that comes with it. However, fish oil seems to be the way to go with the oils.