By Hillsmum on Monday, February 21, 2005 - 01:23 am:

Thnx Bea, I added it to my favs straight away. That was really helpfull and nice of you. Isn't MomsView the best.

By Trisa on Monday, February 21, 2005 - 09:06 am:

Thanks!

By Meltonmom on Monday, February 21, 2005 - 12:50 pm:

Omega 3 Fatty Acid? Okay, so what is an example of an omega 3 Fatty Acid? I have been taking Flax Seed Oil lately with my vitamins and I have had a lot more energy. Is that an example?

M&M

By My2cuties on Monday, February 21, 2005 - 05:12 pm:

I found this on the internet

--Marine sources: Atlantic salmon and other fatty, preferably cold-water fish, including herring (both Atlantic and Pacific), sardines, Atlantic halibut, bluefish, tuna, and Atlantic mackerel. The American Heart Association recommends that people eat tuna or salmon at least twice a week.

As a reasonable substitute (or even an occasional alternative) for fresh fish, commercial fish oil capsules are available containingomega-3s such as DHA and EPA.

--Wild game: Surprisingly, venison and buffalo are both good sources of omega-3s and make a healthy choice for people craving meat. These wild game meats can be purchased through mail-order sources if your supermarket doesn't carry them.

--Plant sources: Canola oil, flaxseed, flaxseed oil, walnuts, and leafy green vegetables such as purslane are all good sources of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the plant-based omega-3. A quarter-cup (1 ounce) of walnuts supplies about 2 grams of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, slightly more than is found in 3 ounces of salmon. WholehealthMD's extensive Healing Kitchen provides details on the nutrients in many of these foods, as well as recipes to include in your diet.

--Enhanced food: In the U.S., these include omega-3 enriched eggs; breads are sometimes enhanced in other countries.


I have to take a vitamin supplement of Omega 3 fatty acid in my last trimester, it is supposed to help with the brain, I think. Hope this helps

By Meltonmom on Monday, February 21, 2005 - 07:27 pm:

THANK YOU MY2CUTIES! So that's why I have felt so much better....how fascinating....really, I just recently started taking flaxseed oil for some other reasons along with my vitamins and I noticed I have had more energy, (cleaned out the refrigerator, doing more housework, etc) I thought it was "just one of those things" or something but I'll bet it is because I have been taking flaxseed oil with my vitamins for about 4 weeks now. Fascinating. Oh, and also I joined Weight Watchers and they are BIG on fish and I have started eating more tuna and stuff.....wow...
M&M