Fish vs. Flax seed oil was:New here and somewhat confused

[Guest guest]

I know there is a reason that using flax oil alone doesn’t have the same

effect on children with apraxia as does fish oil. I don’t know the

technical reason behind it (I think it has to do with the levels of EPA and

DHA that are found in the fish oil). Have you read the LCP Solution? I

think that would help you discern the best product/oil for your child. I

never read the LCP solution, I just read all the accounts on this list about

ProEFA and jumped on the bandwagon (which was very unlike me at the time but

the testimonials from parents were just too compelling)…since then I have

never looked back!

Tricia Morin

North Carolina

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Thank you very much, - can you tell me what an evaluation by a

developmental ped or ped. neurologist would involve? (what would

he/she do with my son, I mean).

We just got the book a couple of weeks ago and my husband wants to do

the fish oil - I'd rather go with ground flax seed (very high in Omega

3) myself and we've been doing that. Does anyone know anything about

flax v. fish oil?

Thanks again - I appreciate your advice!

[Guest guest]

" What's the difference between fish oil and flax seed oil?

Omega-3 fatty acids fall into two major categories: Plant derived

(flax seed oil, yielding alpha linolenic acid or ALA) or marine

derived (fish oil, yielding both EPA and DHA). The human conversion

of ALA to EPA and DHA is somewhat slow and can be inhibited by

various conditions such as a diet high in linoleic acid (Omega-6),

trans-fatty acids such as fast foods and baked goods, alcohol intake,

certain health conditions, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies (B3,

B6, C, zinc, magnesium). Fish, on the other hand, is a direct source

of EPA and DHA. The general consensus is that only about 15% of ALA

converts to EPA, and it may not convert to DHA at all. "

Bisel

[Guest guest]

Thank you - this is very good to know. My concern with fish oil comes

from the contamination of fish (particularly with mercury), especially

large fish like tuna, etc. which I understand is where the oil often

comes from. I'll have to look into it further.

Thanks again!

> " What's the difference between fish oil and flax seed oil?

>

> Omega-3 fatty acids fall into two major categories: Plant derived

> (flax seed oil, yielding alpha linolenic acid or ALA) or marine

> derived (fish oil, yielding both EPA and DHA). The human conversion

> of ALA to EPA and DHA is somewhat slow and can be inhibited by

> various conditions such as a diet high in linoleic acid (Omega-6),

> trans-fatty acids such as fast foods and baked goods, alcohol

intake,

> certain health conditions, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies

(B3,

> B6, C, zinc, magnesium). Fish, on the other hand, is a direct

source

> of EPA and DHA. The general consensus is that only about 15% of ALA

> converts to EPA, and it may not convert to DHA at all. "

>

>

> Bisel