Flax Seed & Fish Oil: How Much?

[Norse]

Thanks Michele, that is helpful!

[msincredible]

Generally 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed per day is what I see recommended. It's also got some other good nutrients in addition to the Omega-3s.

I'd personally suggest the flax seeds or oil over the fish oil because of the potential risk of heavy metals and other toxins in fish oil supplements.

Store the oil and/or seeds in the refrigerator to keep them from going rancid.

[OakLeaf]

It's easy to grind your own flax seeds in a spice grinder, or the food chopper attachment for a hand blender (best kitchen appliance EVAH). Takes about 15 seconds from fridge to cereal bowl. If you buy them pre-ground, even if they're ground in nitrogen at the factory, packaged in nitrogen and refrigerated continuously, the fatty acids start to oxidize the minute you open the package, and you lose some or all of the benefit.

Plus, they're way cheaper if you buy whole flax seeds in bulk.