Omega 3 Algae - Fish Oil and Algae

Question:

Omega 3 Algae. Fish oils contain the omega 3s EPA and DHA correct? Well, don't the fish have to eat the algae to get that EPA and DHA...Why not skip the middle man and just supplement algae?Is it not as effective? is there some process in the fish that concentrates these?

Also, doesn't the body create the EPA and DHA from ALA... could that be supplemented instead of the fish oil or algae?By Robert

Answer:

I guess you can get your omega 3 from algae or from a number of other vegetable sources but it is not an efficient conversion. Only about 10% gets into EPA and DHA, when you are lucky to have the enzymes to digest them(Most people are not able).

There are other sources. For example, free range cattle have similar or higher omega 3 content than fish. It is a very healthy food but when you feed them grains you produce ill cattle and humans.

It´s important to understand that primitive or Paleolithic man never suffered the disorders we have in modern society. We evolved for millions of years, eating a diet rich in raw meat, saturated fats and a few carbohydrates (there was no agriculture, just fruits, some vegetables and few whole grains, fire was not used).

All that toppled by lots of exercise while chasing those foods. Our organism is formed and made for that diet. It is our natural diet and the closer we stay to it the healthier we´ll be. No matter what any low cholesterol oil manufacturer, modern medical organization or scientist say.

All that primitive food was full of omega 3 and the necessary omega 6 to have a perfect balance in their ratio. For more on this see my page on essential fatty acids . If you balance your omega 6 to omega 3 ratios by reducing your omega 6 and increasing the omega 3, you may get better results in your weight loss program. You can read more at: Definition of Essential Fatty Acids

For the last 30 years, hundreds of clinical studies have documented the benefits of omega 3 fish oil. Even the conservative American Heart Association (AHA) recommends it for people with risks of cardiovascular disease.

The situation is that it is difficult to get the proper amounts of fish oil without risking dangerous contamination, if you want to take it from your diet.

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