As for Flaxseeds - I took this a lot at one time, but it personally caused me some minor digestive issues.
Also even on a casual research it seems that flaxseeds are not truly ideal for Omega 3s and they do mimic estrogen just like soy - even if organic:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/141046...e-effects/
http://alsearsmd.com/2010/11/more-fake-f...xseed-lie/
There are studies in the links, but it seems truly to be an estrogen mimicker and has the wrong kinds of Omega 3s in it.
Contrary to that doctor one cannot currently recommend cod liver oil due to the toxic load of such products.
Aside from some rare oils, nuts, fish and eggs one could also take the rather expensive high quality krill oil supplements:
http://krilloil.mercola.com/
If you take even 1000mg per day, then it will cost you more than whey protein powder for the month. But even then I know that some people have trouble with digestion of that. So I guess that you will have to find your own foods or supplements for that according to your makeup and wallet - nuts in high quantity would get you there as well, but are even more costly nowadays.
Flaxseeds however should better be avoided - especially if you are a man.
Also even on a casual research it seems that flaxseeds are not truly ideal for Omega 3s and they do mimic estrogen just like soy - even if organic:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/141046...e-effects/
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Hormonal Effects
Flax seed may have estrogen-like effects, and women taking flax seed daily may experience changes in menstruation, according to the NIH. The NIH advises that women with hormone-related health conditions be cautious about using flax seed. These conditions include endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, uterine fibroids, and breast, ovarian or uterine cancer. Pregnant women also should not consume supplemental flax seed, as it could stimulate menstruation or cause other hormonal effects that might be harmful to the developing baby.
http://alsearsmd.com/2010/11/more-fake-f...xseed-lie/
There are studies in the links, but it seems truly to be an estrogen mimicker and has the wrong kinds of Omega 3s in it.
Contrary to that doctor one cannot currently recommend cod liver oil due to the toxic load of such products.
Aside from some rare oils, nuts, fish and eggs one could also take the rather expensive high quality krill oil supplements:
http://krilloil.mercola.com/
If you take even 1000mg per day, then it will cost you more than whey protein powder for the month. But even then I know that some people have trouble with digestion of that. So I guess that you will have to find your own foods or supplements for that according to your makeup and wallet - nuts in high quantity would get you there as well, but are even more costly nowadays.
Flaxseeds however should better be avoided - especially if you are a man.