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heblaj01 · 01-23-2007, 01:23 PM

One of the main reason Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA) of marine origin are usually prefered is that the main ingredient, ALA,in flaxseed oil, is poorly converted into EPA & DHA in the body:
http://www.omega3sealoil.com/Chapter4_3c.html

An other practical reason is the more delicate conditions of storage & limited shelf life of flaxseed oil.
More reasons are provided in the above link.

01-23-2007, 01:23 PM	#2
heblaj01 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 543	One of the main reason Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA) of marine origin are usually prefered is that the main ingredient, ALA,in flaxseed oil, is poorly converted into EPA & DHA in the body: http://www.omega3sealoil.com/Chapter4_3c.html An other practical reason is the more delicate conditions of storage & limited shelf life of flaxseed oil. More reasons are provided in the above link.