quick ? which is better capsules or the oil itself on flax seed & fish oil for

[rscott29]

health benefits? Thanks

[ValidRouge]

Re: quick ? which is better capsules or the oil itself on flax seed & fish oil for

Either would be fine.

The flax oil itself is not bad tasting and could be used on salads....but the capsules are easier.

I wouldn't want to take fish oil without a capsule. yucky.

[rscott29]

Re: quick ? which is better capsules or the oil itself on flax seed & fish oil for

When i open the bottle of the capsules should i refridgerate it? also how many capsules should i be taking to get the benefits?

thanks so much

[not2late]

Re: quick ? which is better capsules or the oil itself on flax seed & fish oil for

Just a word about the flax oil and fish oil....The omega 3s in flax oil is slightly different than the ones in fish oil. If you take flax oil, your body has to convert that omega 3 to a usuable form. The conversion rate is something like 15 to 1 (15 grams flax omega 3 is equivalent to 1 gram usuable omega 3). Also, your body doesn't convert it in a matter of hours---it takes days to weeks.

Your body doesn't have to convert fish omega 3s---it's ready for your body to use.

So if you want the omega 3 health benefits "immediately", your best bet is fish oil. If you can afford to wait, use flax oil.

[rscott29]

Re: quick ? which is better capsules or the oil itself on flax seed & fish oil for

Thanks, I currently was taking both can i still take both or would it mess me up?

[not2late]

Re: quick ? which is better capsules or the oil itself on flax seed & fish oil for

It probably won't, but ask your doctor to make sure that doseage is appropriate for you.