2007-07-31 02:39:42 · 12 answers · asked by peaches 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Unfortunately not. The bodies of the fish need to be processed in order to extract the oil. The good news is you can get the beneficial Omega 3 fatty acids from other sources as well. Flaxseed, Canola Oil and Walnuts are sources, but you have to consume quite a bit because the body doesn't metabolize them very well.
Algae is also a good source, though it sounds a bit gross. Crypthecodinium cohnil and Schizochytrium are two strains of algae used as a source for supplemental omega-3s. They are typically grown in fermenters under controlled conditions. The algae are dried and the oil extracted for use in supplements. Omega-3 fats from algae are classified as generally recognized as safe by the FDA, and can be used to fortify foods.
2007-07-31 02:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by Rae 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You do not need "fish" oil to get your good omegas. Flax Oil or Salba. I use Udo's Choice 3-6-9 Blend, it has all 3 of the good omegas in it. I even make salad dressing with it. It's very mild.
Slainté (to your health)
2007-07-31 03:02:11 · answer #2 · answered by Celtic Tejas 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get to a doctor, now. I rather doubt that you are allergic to fish oil, but you never know. I'd imagine the fish oil wouldn't take FIVE DAYS to affect you, either. Get to a doctor--you've got some other problem going on, and it could be serious.
2016-05-18 22:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, fish oil comes from the bodies of the dead fish. It's like trying to get bacon grease without hurting a pig. :) If you were wanting to take those fish oil pills or something, try looking for algae pills instead, same thing but not an animal product.
2007-07-31 02:46:04 · answer #4 · answered by blackbyrus 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Hemp seed, like flax and walnuts, also has omega 3 fatty acids.
I want to warn you to never, never, NEVER heat your flax oil. Keep it in the fridge. Use it only for salad dressings, drizzling on vegetables, or in a smoothie.
2007-07-31 06:53:52 · answer #5 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get Omega 3 from Flax and walnuts as well as grain fed eggs (the eggs are usually specially marked as Omega 3 eggs)
2007-07-31 02:50:31 · answer #6 · answered by KathyS 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no, but flax seed oil has the same nutitional benefits, but the oil comes from a plant instead
2007-07-31 02:59:18 · answer #7 · answered by lexie 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Take flax seed oil, you get the nutrients and it is from a vegetable source...
2007-07-31 02:46:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, flaxseed, walnuts, grapeseed, and green leafy vegetalbe such as kale and spinach.
2007-07-31 04:19:16 · answer #9 · answered by al l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Um... no.
Why not just get your omega 3 from somewhere else?
See here for some ideas:
http://www.bestbread.ca/QUICK_-_REFERENCE_NUTRITION_CHART.pdf
2007-07-31 05:03:08 · answer #10 · answered by Scocasso ! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋