WHY NOT FLAX SEED OIL?
Many patients wonder if flax oil might not offer the same benefits as fish oil. In fact, there is some evidence in studies that link flax oil with increased incidence of prostate cancer, and by virtue of similar hormonal pathways, there should be some concern about breast cancer. There have been far fewer studies showing the benefit of flax oil (or olive oil, for that matter) than for fish oil. Flax oil is an Omega 3 fatty acid, but its a short chain compound. The human body requires long chain fatty acids. While flax oil can be converted by the body to long chain, it is slow and very inefficient. In short flax seed oil is a poor source of Omega 3’s for humans.
