Many threads over the years have questioned the effectiveness and conversion rate to EPA / DHA of ALA based Omega 3 fatty acids. I'm allergic to fish. I have avoided eating fish and using fish oil supplements for years. Over the past 5 years I've consumed 10 - 15 grams of ALA based Omega 3 fatty acids through flax seed oil or other ALA based food sources per day.
I recently had blood work done where they checked the fatty acid levels of my Red Blood Cells.
The levels of EPA / DHA are minimal. I'm nearly in the high risk category for low levels of Omega 3's in my cells.
This tells me that ALA based Omega 3's are mostly ineffective, at least in my case.
I've started using fish oil despite my allergy to fish. I'm allergic to the protein in fish so as long as I use highly filtered fish oil it should by fine. I am keeping benadryl in my car and home just in case of an allergic reaction.
I recently had blood work done where they checked the fatty acid levels of my Red Blood Cells.
The levels of EPA / DHA are minimal. I'm nearly in the high risk category for low levels of Omega 3's in my cells.
This tells me that ALA based Omega 3's are mostly ineffective, at least in my case.
I've started using fish oil despite my allergy to fish. I'm allergic to the protein in fish so as long as I use highly filtered fish oil it should by fine. I am keeping benadryl in my car and home just in case of an allergic reaction.
via World Class Bodybuilding Forum http://www.worldclassbodybuilding.com/forums/f441/blood-work-omega-3-index-133806/
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