Posted by linkadge on November 20, 2002, at 12:19:02
In reply to Does anyone reall give a damn that they contain DD, posted by oracle on November 20, 2002, at 11:26:10
Oracle,
there are processes which effectivly remove harmful metals and toxins from fish oil. Molecular distillation is one of them. 'Now' brand uses this process. Winterization is another. Buy from a reputable brand and do a little reasearch on their quality controll. Some companies will even give you a statistical analysis of the final product.There are many plant sources of ALA and GLA but virtually none that contain EPA and DHA. As mentioned, it is proposed that some people have an inhibited ability to convert ALA to EPA and DHA.
Some people may not respond to plant Omega 3 sources and respond well to marine sources.
Note that all all mental illness studies involving Omega 3 have been done with fish oil or other marine oils.Another option is omega 3 eggs. By feeding the chickens flax oil, the chicken themselves produce EPA and DHA. EPA and DHA go right to the brain.
Linkadge
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