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Is Flaxseed Oil a substitute for marine based oil?

April 26, 2017based flaxseed Marine Oil

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Is Flaxseed Oil a substitute for marine based oil?

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Falxseed oil is a rich source of the Omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). ALA is an Omega-3 fatty acid with a shorter carbon chain than EPA and DHA. This structural difference confers different biochemical properties to ALA. Some ALA gets converted in the body to EPA and DHA, but this conversion may not be adequate to meet the body’s need for EPA and DHA. Flaxseed oil is more palatable than typical commercially available fish oil, but has a stronger taste and odor than marine oils such as Omega XL.