Flaxseed Converted into Omega-3s in Human Body
Consumption of flaxseed oil can increase concentrations of certain omega-3 fatty acids in the human body—good news for vegetarians who will not consume fish or fish oil.
Flaxseed oil contains alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an Omega-3 fatty acid. There has been some doubt as to whether the human body is able to convert it to longer-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), in sufficient amounts. A sufficient amount of EPA and DHA is desirable because EPA and DHA support the heart, brain, retina, pregnancy, lactation and seniority.
According to the researchers, “This study demonstrates the efficacy of the conversion of ALA to EPA and DPA in a minority population with chronic disease, but not DHA. ALA may be an alternative to fish oil for people adverse to consuming fish.”
Read study details here.
Flaxseed oil contains alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an Omega-3 fatty acid. There has been some doubt as to whether the human body is able to convert it to longer-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), in sufficient amounts. A sufficient amount of EPA and DHA is desirable because EPA and DHA support the heart, brain, retina, pregnancy, lactation and seniority.
According to the researchers, “This study demonstrates the efficacy of the conversion of ALA to EPA and DPA in a minority population with chronic disease, but not DHA. ALA may be an alternative to fish oil for people adverse to consuming fish.”
Read study details here.
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