Is there any difference in the benefits of Flax Seed Oil vs Olive Oil? They for the most part have the same mono/poly unsaturated fat content, but is there something in the Flax that makes it better for you? I'm just wondering because I usually have Olive Oil in the house, a lot easier than finding flax seed oil.
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Thread: Olive Oil vs Flax Seed Oil
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09-25-2003, 03:54 PM #1time to get rippin'
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Olive Oil vs Flax Seed Oil
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09-25-2003, 04:40 PM #2who?
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olive for mono, flax for poly
"Pavel calls the idea of training yourself in isolated pieces "Frankenstein training" and I don't think I can come up with a better term. The body is one piece." Dan John
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09-25-2003, 04:45 PM #3Registered User
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Re: Olive Oil vs Flax Seed Oil
Flax also usaully has ALA in it.Originally posted by JimboHSP
Is there any difference in the benefits of Flax Seed Oil vs Olive Oil? They for the most part have the same mono/poly unsaturated fat content, but is there something in the Flax that makes it better for you? I'm just wondering because I usually have Olive Oil in the house, a lot easier than finding flax seed oil.
Cant cook flax though. You can cook in olive oil though.
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09-25-2003, 05:18 PM #4Registered User
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Flax oil is less saturated and is a decent source of Omega-3, and is therefore a little "better" for you. Use it cold and keep it refrigerated. Use Olive oil for items you want to cook as younglifter13 suggested.
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09-25-2003, 06:45 PM #5time to get rippin'
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well i dont need any to cook, just to take down as a source of efa's
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09-25-2003, 08:20 PM #6Defying Genetics
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I use pam olive oil spray. Do you all think ill still see the benefits of the olive oil through the spray?
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09-26-2003, 05:08 AM #7who?
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check the labels for the fat breakdown.
you'll see olive oil has more monos and flax has more polys.
polys contain efas. i use both myself."Pavel calls the idea of training yourself in isolated pieces "Frankenstein training" and I don't think I can come up with a better term. The body is one piece." Dan John
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09-26-2003, 01:42 PM #8time to get rippin'
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i really wouldnt use olive oil spray, it probably has **** done to it for it to propel out of a can. Just buy the bottles, its easier.
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10-16-2003, 09:39 PM #9thr ring of fireee
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what are EFA's???
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10-16-2003, 09:57 PM #10Member
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bumpOriginally posted by JimboHSP
well i dont need any to cook, just to take down as a source of efa's
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10-16-2003, 10:08 PM #11WayofLife
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essential fatty acids...Originally posted by IamHuge34
what are EFA's???
I would go with the flax.
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10-16-2003, 11:26 PM #12Fish are much better. Also too much EFA can be harmful, especially if the slightest bit oxidised. Olive oil is a good choice of fat but a poor choice for EFA.Originally posted by Fit
essential fatty acids...
I would go with the flax.
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10-17-2003, 05:52 AM #13who?
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IMO, use all.
i use olive oil, flax oil and eat walnuts and fish, myself.
"Pavel calls the idea of training yourself in isolated pieces "Frankenstein training" and I don't think I can come up with a better term. The body is one piece." Dan John
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10-17-2003, 11:34 AM #14Banned
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olive oil is basically nearly pure omega 6 FA so how can u say its a poor choice for them?Originally posted by _AJ
Fish are much better. Also too much EFA can be harmful, especially if the slightest bit oxidised. Olive oil is a good choice of fat but a poor choice for EFA.
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10-17-2003, 12:07 PM #15
Saturated Fat: Olive oil (16%), Flaxseed oil (9%)
Oleic Acid: Olive (76%), Flaxseed (19%)
Linolenic Acid: Olive (8%), Flaxseed (14%)
ALA: Olive (0%), Flaxseed (58%)
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10-17-2003, 04:41 PM #16Registered User
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Is olive oil as good as flax seed oil in preventing and rehabbing joint pain?
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10-18-2003, 05:32 AM #17who?
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i dont believe it to be.
i went off of flax for 2 months (money got tight) and that familiar ache came back when squatting and i was still taking 2 servings of olive oil a day.
when i got back on the flax, after roughly 9 or 10 days it had lessened. then this morning i trained legs and it was completely gone, i'm just realizing now.
thats personal experience, i dont know what the science would say."Pavel calls the idea of training yourself in isolated pieces "Frankenstein training" and I don't think I can come up with a better term. The body is one piece." Dan John
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10-18-2003, 06:34 AM #18Registered User
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how about sunflower oil? thats what I use because i think it makes my eggs taste GgrrrrrrrrEAT! since I can't have frosted flakes.
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10-18-2003, 06:35 AM #19Registered User
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it has 1 saturated, 4 polyunsaturated and 9 monounsaturated grams of fat per tablespoon. How's that?
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