[EastCoastDawg]

Eat fish

[ithos]

Originally Posted by EastCoastDawg

Eat fish

The more fish you eat the higher the probability of mercury poisoning. Do your research on which types you will eat.

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by MikeVillages

I just did a quick google search on “lignans and men", I got: “Several studies show that men who take lignans on a daily basis have a reduced incidence of prostate cancer. Some reports from men experiencing prostate swelling reported reduced swelling within just 30 days of taking lignans”

Wow I did not know that! I know that flax oil can help some women with hormonal balance but never did any research on how phytoestrogens can effect men's health.

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by ithos

If you get that fishy taste when you take a supplement then it most likely has gone rancid.

Reminds me of when my well meaning mom would chase us kids around the house with a little tablespoon of cod liver oil for us to take. YUCK! lol...

[ithos]

This is the test I ordered from Quest: Fatty Acid Panel, Comprehensive (C8-C26), Serum
Quest Diagnostics: Test Directory

Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to your health.

Clinical Significance
Fatty Acid Panel, Comprehensive (C8-C26), Serum - Comprehensive Fatty Acids (C8-C26), to evaluate patients for certain mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation defects, peroxisomal defects, and/or a full nutritional assessment. It can also be used to monitor patients receiving a special diet and/or fatty acid supplementation.

[MorTech]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

The Omega-3s in flaxseed oil (ALA) are not the same kind in fish oil (DHA & EPA).

ALA is difficult for your body to convert.

Correct....DHA and EPA only.

Just Sardines and Mackerel...Why use supplements? Mackerel is milder than tuna or sardines and contains much more O3FA and far less likely to contain mercury.

[ithos]

Originally Posted by MorTech

Correct....DHA and EPA only.

Just Sardines and Mackerel...Why use supplements? Mackerel is milder than tuna or sardines and contains much more O3FA and far less likely to contain mercury.

To each his own.

It is cheaper to take supplements and there is no risk of consuming contaminants with the brand I use. Also I know the exact dosage I am getting. For health reasons, I try to minimize may animal protein intake.