Comments on: Do I need to take omega 3 and omega 6 together? http://enutritionservices.wordpress.com/2008/05/31/do-i-need-to-take-omega-3-and-omega-6-together/ Be Heart Healthy and Lose Weight! Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:57:38 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Lisa Nelson RD http://enutritionservices.wordpress.com/2008/05/31/do-i-need-to-take-omega-3-and-omega-6-together/#comment-227 Lisa Nelson RD Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:00:27 +0000 http://enutritionservices.wordpress.com/?p=42#comment-227 I keep my eyes open to just about everything. Such as hot topics being discussed online, recent research findings via scientific journals, maybe something interesting in a resource book I read, etc. Fortunately, there always seem to be plenty of topics to choose from when it comes to heart health and weight loss! All the best, Lisa Nelson RD I keep my eyes open to just about everything. Such as hot topics being discussed online, recent research findings via scientific journals, maybe something interesting in a resource book I read, etc. Fortunately, there always seem to be plenty of topics to choose from when it comes to heart health and weight loss!

All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD

]]> By: How to Get Six Pack Fast http://enutritionservices.wordpress.com/2008/05/31/do-i-need-to-take-omega-3-and-omega-6-together/#comment-226 How to Get Six Pack Fast Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:53:32 +0000 http://enutritionservices.wordpress.com/?p=42#comment-226 This topic is quite hot in the net right now. What do you pay attention to while choosing what to write ? This topic is quite hot in the net right now. What do you pay attention to while choosing what to write ?

]]> By: enutritionservices http://enutritionservices.wordpress.com/2008/05/31/do-i-need-to-take-omega-3-and-omega-6-together/#comment-32 enutritionservices Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:52:39 +0000 http://enutritionservices.wordpress.com/?p=42#comment-32 Hi Mike, There are plenty of sources of omega 3 fatty acids besides fish. I agree, not everyone likes fish and there are heart health benefits from simply improving your ratio of OMEGA 3's to omega 6's, not just DHA. I recommend subscribing to The Heart of Health, I am going to resend my latest issue to new subscribers Sunday (June 8th). The latest issue includes an article - Get a Grip on Fatty Acids - listing omega 3 sources, such as flax, canola oil, and walnuts. You can subscribe at www.eNutritionServices.com. Hi Mike,

There are plenty of sources of omega 3 fatty acids besides fish. I agree, not everyone likes fish and there are heart health benefits from simply improving your ratio of OMEGA 3’s to omega 6’s, not just DHA. I recommend subscribing to The Heart of Health, I am going to resend my latest issue to new subscribers Sunday (June 8th). The latest issue includes an article – Get a Grip on Fatty Acids – listing omega 3 sources, such as flax, canola oil, and walnuts. You can subscribe at http://www.eNutritionServices.com.

]]> By: Mike http://enutritionservices.wordpress.com/2008/05/31/do-i-need-to-take-omega-3-and-omega-6-together/#comment-30 Mike Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:15:57 +0000 http://enutritionservices.wordpress.com/?p=42#comment-30 Are you able to share those studies you reference? The idea of having everyone incease their fish consumption is not a "sustainable" practice. I'm very interested in how we can increase our omega-3s without taking suppliments and just eating fish. Are you able to share those studies you reference? The idea of having everyone incease their fish consumption is not a “sustainable” practice. I’m very interested in how we can increase our omega-3s without taking suppliments and just eating fish.

]]> By: jp1999 http://enutritionservices.wordpress.com/2008/05/31/do-i-need-to-take-omega-3-and-omega-6-together/#comment-25 jp1999 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:16:42 +0000 http://enutritionservices.wordpress.com/?p=42#comment-25 Great article. Thanks for the info. Great article. Thanks for the info.

]]> By: enutritionservices http://enutritionservices.wordpress.com/2008/05/31/do-i-need-to-take-omega-3-and-omega-6-together/#comment-21 enutritionservices Sat, 31 May 2008 20:56:07 +0000 http://enutritionservices.wordpress.com/?p=42#comment-21 Thanks for the feedback and glad you agree with most of the information. I have read the studies on ALA conversion also and there appears to be some vairance on what percent is actually converted. From the data I have read, the general conversion from ALA to EPA is ~15% and then on to DHA ~5%. This conversion rate is further slowed by diets high in omega 6 fatty acids. All the more reason to attain a ratio of at least 4:1 between omega 6 and omega 3! I agree, fish is the best bet for increasing EPA and DHA levels. Thanks for the feedback and glad you agree with most of the information.

I have read the studies on ALA conversion also and there appears to be some vairance on what percent is actually converted. From the data I have read, the general conversion from ALA to EPA is ~15% and then on to DHA ~5%.

This conversion rate is further slowed by diets high in omega 6 fatty acids. All the more reason to attain a ratio of at least 4:1 between omega 6 and omega 3! I agree, fish is the best bet for increasing EPA and DHA levels.

]]> By: Tie1 http://enutritionservices.wordpress.com/2008/05/31/do-i-need-to-take-omega-3-and-omega-6-together/#comment-20 Tie1 Sat, 31 May 2008 19:29:29 +0000 http://enutritionservices.wordpress.com/?p=42#comment-20 I love your comments on the American diet in regards to the EVERYTHING being overloaded with Omega-6s. However, I must clarify your comment - "If we consume ALA, our body will convert it to EPA and DHA." Did you realize that your body can only convert <1% of the ALA from plants to EPA & DHA? The primary source for Omega-3 for DHA & EPA MUST be fish! There are some really great studies done on this and easily accessible. I love your comments on the American diet in regards to the EVERYTHING being overloaded with Omega-6s. However, I must clarify your comment – “If we consume ALA, our body will convert it to EPA and DHA.”

Did you realize that your body can only convert <1% of the ALA from plants to EPA & DHA? The primary source for Omega-3 for DHA & EPA MUST be fish! There are some really great studies done on this and easily accessible.

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