Very different. The 780 mg short chain omega 3 will convert into about  
10 mg long chain (the kind in fish oil) Omega 3.

Typing on my phone is very laborious so hopefuly someone will give the  
more detailed information.

I encourage women to supplement EPA and DHA from fish oil in ratios  
that  occur in wild fish: generally more DHA than EPA.   The amount of  
O3's and O6s from dietary fat is also a consideration.

http://www.iherb.com/Now-Foods-DHA-500-500-DHA-250-EPA-180-Softgels/10713?at=0

3 caps per day is a reasonable dose.  Most are unwilling to take more,  
though in women prone to depression and anxiety, it is especially  
worth considering.

Vitamin d supplementation should also be considered to bring levels up  
to 55-80 ng/mL (ie middle of the reference range)

Katherine

Sent from my iPhone


Pat Young <[log in to unmask]>  wrote:

> Flaxseed oil  capsules 1300 mg contain:
> 15 calories :-)
> Mega 3 -780 mg
> Omega 6-156 mg
> Omega 9-143 mg
>
> My question is: is are these omega oils as good as ones from fish oil?
>
> Thanks, Pat in SNJ
>
>

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