07-11-2013, 21:03
Plant-based omega 3's are ALA, which as isobasic and others mentioned, does not translate well into something useful for the body. It's not a bad thing to have, as a backup, but to get meaningful amounts of useful omega 3's from ALA you'd have to consume insane amounts of ALA that'd add up to thousands of calories from just ALA alone, not counting the food you're getting it in.
Fish fats are ideal. Salmon is the best fish fat.
If you can't easily stomach a good salmon a couple times a week, then using a fish oil is a good option. And Cod oil is the best for that.
Be very very careful who you get your fish oil from. A lot of disreputable brands out there.
If you aren't terribly eager to do your own brand research I'd encourage you to link what you find here so I can tell you if it's reputable or not.
Or if you tell me what country you're in I can perhaps tell you where to buy one that's reputable for you.
Fish fats are ideal. Salmon is the best fish fat.
If you can't easily stomach a good salmon a couple times a week, then using a fish oil is a good option. And Cod oil is the best for that.
Be very very careful who you get your fish oil from. A lot of disreputable brands out there.
If you aren't terribly eager to do your own brand research I'd encourage you to link what you find here so I can tell you if it's reputable or not.
Or if you tell me what country you're in I can perhaps tell you where to buy one that's reputable for you.