It seems that an optimal balance between omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids in the body has a potent effect on overall health. As I really don't like the taste of fish, and am not a great cook anyway, I was wondering if it is possible to make this ratio favourable by drinking a large amount of fish oil daily? If so, what would this amount be? If not, I guess I'd just make myself eat lots of fish... do you know of the best sources of omega 3s in different fish species, if theres much of difference? Thanks
Can you make up your omega3/6 ratio with fish oil?
#1
Posted 04 April 2013 - 02:21 PM
It seems that an optimal balance between omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids in the body has a potent effect on overall health. As I really don't like the taste of fish, and am not a great cook anyway, I was wondering if it is possible to make this ratio favourable by drinking a large amount of fish oil daily? If so, what would this amount be? If not, I guess I'd just make myself eat lots of fish... do you know of the best sources of omega 3s in different fish species, if theres much of difference? Thanks
#2
Posted 04 April 2013 - 07:09 PM
Why not also take a fish oil supplement? If they are good quality ( like Nordic Naturals ), they are free from mercury and pcb's, something the fish you eat may not be.
#3
Posted 05 April 2013 - 10:38 AM
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Posted 07 April 2013 - 01:42 AM
#5
Posted 06 March 2018 - 08:24 PM
First, get a good background and then decide. I recommend KRILL OIL plus SUNFLOWER LECITHIN. Background info regarding these topics https://avanaturals....-get-rid-of-fat
#6
Posted 06 March 2018 - 09:52 PM
There is a whole wikipedia page on omega 3 to 6 ratios in common foods. Walnuts and Macadamias win as far as the best options in the nut category. Certain veggies like carrots have very high amounts of omega 6 while spinach has higher omega 3 than 6. Search it. I basically use flaxseed, wild caught salmon and fish oil to offset all this. Also I think avocados have high omega 3s too. Don't forget that PUFAs as a whole have the problem of lipid peroxidation, so while omega 6s are high in Almonds and less so in Walnuts, the amount is pretty low, they're mostly monounsaturated fats, combining those gives you a good gamma/alpha tocopherol dose to take care of that oxidation issue. It's a difficult thing to balance and achieve, I do my best.
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