From:
Linda Iroff
Date: 2002-01-21 12:08:00 UTC
Subject: flaxseed oil
I'm confused. I thought flaxseed oil was good for you because it was high
in omega-3 fatty acids not omega-6. In fact, the bottle I have here says
that flaxseed is the most concentrated vegetarian source of omega-3s. It
does say not to be taken by pregnant or lactating mothers.
One of these capsules contains:
500 mg alpha-linolenic acid
200 mg linolenic acid
200 mg oleic acid
60 mg palmitic acid
30 mg stearic
So what makes something an omega-3 or omega-6 fatty acid?
Linda Iroff
who took biochemisty MANY decades ago!