Simon Dankel wrote:
>
> I'm not convinced if getting omega-3s only from
> vegetable sources (e.g. relying on Udo's Choice
> and/or flax) is optimal, as omega-3s from fish
> may have unique properties of their own when
> supplied in larger amounts than the body is able to
> convert.
>
> Sincerely,
> Simon
>
Fish, mammals and birds (eggs) do not manufacture omega-3s within
their own physiology. They get omega-3s from various plant sources
and concentrate them within their bodies to varying degrees. Global
warming is killing off the micro-flora of the oceans, so the
plankton are suffering and right up the food chain to the salmon,
cod etc. that we eat.

Your best bets are to (a) fight global warming and (b) demand grass-
fed beef (c) use fish-oil supplements from a reputable supplier. As
an additional precaution, write to the supplement supplier and ask
them two things:

(i) about their testing for pollutants in their fish oil and whether
they comply with the standards applying in your country (in
Australia and the US those standards are laughable - see Barry
Sears' recent books).

(ii) also ask them about the contents of the fish-oil capsules. Most
capsules contain 240mg of omega-3s in 1,000mg. Ask the suplier what
the remaining 760mg comprises. If it is omega-6s, then you could be
doing yourself more harm than good.

Keith