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         Flax Oil

I have two questions regarding flax oil. One, since it contains Omega 3
and Omega 6 is it a good essential fatty acid? If I take one capsule with
breakfast can it count as one fat block?

Flax seed oil is rich in alpha linolenic acid (ALA) an Omega 3 fatty
acid. If you are going to supplement with an Omega 3 oil it should be
fish oil which is rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and has a 10 fold
greater impact on reducing the production of bad eicosanoids than does
ALA. In addition, ALA tends to reduce the production of gamma linolenic
acid (GLA), the building block of good eicosanoids. Therefore,
supplementation with EPA, as opposed to ALA, has a far greater benefit in
getting you to the Zone. But, before you supplement your diet with any
oil, try to gat fatty acids from food itself. The best source of EPA?
Salmon. For further support, call the Zone technical support helpline at
617-639-9627.