Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid for humans because the human body is not capable of making the fats. This means that we must supplement omega-3 through our diet. Omega-3 fatty acids consist of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Both EPA and DHA are typically found in fatty fish like salmon. On the other hand, ALA is most often found in plant sources, such as, flaxseed, walnuts, and soybeans. Because ALA is derived from plant sources, such as flax, vegetarians often rely upon flax seed oil as a source of omega-3 fatty acids even though it doesn’t contain within it any DHA or EPA. Humans are able to convert ALA into EPA then, subsequently, into DHA, but this process is extremely inefficient. This is because the enzyme that converts ALA into EPA is rate limiting, due to the fact that the same enzyme also binds to omega-6 fats (thus, the problem is significantly worse if your diet is relatively high in omega-6 fats).
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This post was written by Shelby S Kittelstead on January 31, 2011
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There are several various types of Bettas with a large variety of pigments and tail shapes. The most popular Betta fish are the Betta Splendens, Betta Bellica, Betta Coccina, and Betta Picta.
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This post was written by Jason Andrews on January 31, 2011
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In this post I’ve gone over sea life that absolutely should not be matched with your betta (as well as some that are borderline).
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This post was written by Jason Andrews on January 31, 2011
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For many of the novices the fact that they think raising fish is simple is very wrong. African cichlid fish won’t grow properly if you employ regular fish food for their diet and you need to understand that it is not truly simple to nuture them. Not all African cichlids require the same diet. When looking at eating routine we can point out that we’re in front of four primary African cichlid fish types. The 4 types of African cichlid fish are omnivorous, herbivorous, micro predators as well as carnivorous.
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This post was written by Dean Mccoy on January 28, 2011
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This really is an objective comparison of all the Fishy games (traditional and not traditional). The enhanced edition isn’t incorporated, but no one desires to spend cash to get a flash game so who cares.
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This post was written by Matt Branson on January 25, 2011
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If you’re a discus fish enthusiast, then simply one of the fundamental important things you have to consider is idea with regard to discus fish food. You have to see to it that your fish get the most suitable food every day. Health proteins is the main source of nourishment in which discus fish must have. Furthermore, it is vital to offer your discus fish various types of food.
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This post was written by Dean Mccoy on January 25, 2011
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What is aquarium salt? This kind of salt is like your table salt that you enjoy on your food, but it contains zero additives that harm fish. Additives that are present in your regular salt can easily make your fish sick. An even worse dilemma would be to add iodine or calcium silicate to your aquarium.
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This post was written by Gavin Shields on January 25, 2011
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A great place to visit in Australia is Sydney aquarium. This aquarium is very large and houses over 650 different marine species and more than 6,000 fish. The vast majority of the exhibits feature marine life from Australia. This is in a popular tourist area, Darling harbor. If it is raining out or you want to escape the heat then simply head into the aquarium and learn about Australian marine life. It makes for a great day.
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This post was written by Fraser Brown on January 20, 2011
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Beluga Caviar has become famous for its unique taste and the higher quality of the eggs. They have become favorites among well known people and many are willing to pay a lot of money to enjoy the benefits of this delicacy.
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This post was written by Bill Doggz on January 18, 2011
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Caviar is a gourmet food. This essentially means that there are rules that come with eating the dish. In order to enjoy your dining experience, it is important that you learn how to eat caviar.
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This post was written by Bill Doggz on January 18, 2011
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