Why use Linseed Oil for Omega-3?
Even though fish oils are an excellent source of Omega-3 EFA, EPA and DHA, fish oils do not supply the simple alpha linolenic acid, which has special functions. Nutritional linseed oil, made from flax seed is very high in Omega-3 EFA and especially alpha linolenic acid, ALA. Alpha linolenic acid is the basic Omega-3 EFA — the body cannot make it– and the only one affecting certain enzymes regulating the production of specific types of prostaglandins. From the ALA the body can then normally make the EPA and DHA found in fish oils.
