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Old 04-28-2013, 06:01 AM
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I have seen a study claiming that the Omega-3 in flax (alpha linolenic acid) is more converted in females than males.
The claim was just over 20% for females and only 4% for males.
This is because women bear children and the fetus needs alot of DHA for the brain.

I think if you give primrose (or borage) oil with the Flax you will have better conversion.

The new algae sourced EPA and DHA are typically used by vegans.
There is a newer one that has higher EPA than the older ones that were predominately DHA, type.
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