Comments on: Veg*n Nutrition: Essential Fatty Acids And The Importance Of DHA

By: Sayward

Sayward — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:16:37 +0000

@ Leslie – Aw, thanks lady. =)

By: Leslie

Leslie — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:59:05 +0000

Thanks so much!! I know you read this all the time but no harm in saying it again….YOU ARE AWESOME…..

By: Sayward

Sayward — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:04:16 +0000

@ Leslie – Yep, I would stick to the Barleans and drop the Udos. You could also add an actual DHA supplement if you’re really worried, but if you’re young and healthy and not pregnant/breastfeeding then you’re probably fine with just the flax. =)

By: Leslie

Leslie — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:54:02 +0000

I think so. Are you saying to stick to the Barleans and drop the Udos or to just take an Omega 3 supplement ? thanks for trying to help me out with this!!!

By: Sayward

Sayward — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:16:17 +0000

@ Leslie – Great question, here’s my thoughts on Udo’s (and other 3-6-9 blends)

The point of these is that they provide omegas in the correct ratio . . . BUT, this is only appropriate if you are ingesting no other omegas! Since we are already getting dietary omegas, our ratio is already out of whack. Does that make sense?

Further, we know that the ratio of 3:6 is very important, and that most people get way too much 6. So it just doesn’t make sense (to me) to add any more 6. What makes a lot more sense is to add as much 3 as possible, to try and get that 3:6 gap under control.

At least that’s how I see it, and why the 3-6 and 3-6-9 supplements just dont make a whole lot of sense to me.

Hope that helps!

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:04:25 +0000

Trying to keep up with all the information that comes my way is sometimes overwhelming, however I find all your info clear and concise…I have been talking Barleans Flax Seed oil forever but was recently told to switch to Udoʻs Oil DHA 3-6-9 Blend. It is twice the price of the Barleans but am giving it a shot. Any ideas on this?? I trust your judgement and read your blog incessantly. Every day I find something new to try and explore!!! Your Rock!!!!

By: mariztela

mariztela — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:20:04 +0000

thankz 4 that information.. now i know what to wright on my paper for the exam..thankz a lot..

By: Sayward

Sayward — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:18:16 +0000

@ IngaG - I've used both Deva and NuTru. I don't know how their prices compare to fish oil capsules, but it's my opnion that with supplements . . . you get what you pay for! I'm definitely willing to pay a bit more to get a vegan, ethical, and quality product. I trust these brands to deliver what they promise, whereas I would be *very* skeptical about most cheap fish oils. Hope that helps!

By: IngaG

IngaG — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:46:11 +0000

I too started looking at Omega-3 from algae, but the ones sold locally are at least double, if not triple, the price of fish oil capsules.

Do you have any brand/online source you recommend?

By: Sayward

Sayward — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:45:14 +0000

@ Leah – Fat is so important, especially for us veg*ns. It’s hard in this culture, where we’re always taught that fat is bad, to go for the fat-free options, to fear everything fatty. It’s frustrating! Fat is sooo good for you, when it’s the right kind of fat. An avocado a day, that’s what I say! =D