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Christine
Jan 31, 2006 - 1:36PM
Omega 3,6,9?

Hi Dr. Getty,

I always feel so guilty aobut asking yet another question. I hope you know that if I lived in your vicinity I would have booked more than one consultation for my horse!

I would like to know about the omega 3,6, and 9 thingies in the different oils. Where can I source the different omegas and what would the balance be? I have access to sunflower oil, flax seed oil, olive oil and canola oil.

Thanks
Christine

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Jan 31st, 2006 - 1:36 PM
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Dr. Getty
Feb 1, 2006 - 5:29PM
Re: Omega 3,6,9?

Hi Christine,

No problem -- I'm happy to answer your questions. I do have international clients, however, where we visit over the emails. So, if you should ever wish to work together in detail, let me know.

I would suggest that you stick with canola oil and add some flaxseed oil to it. Canola oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids (omega 9) and also contains some omega 6, and a small amount of omega 3. So, it is a good "all-purpose" oil. Flaxseed oil is highest in omega 3 fatty acids, which are the best ones to offer.

Stay away from sunflower oil (too high in omega 6) and olive oil (too high in omega 9 without much else).

All the best,

Dr. Getty

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Feb 1st, 2006 - 5:29 PM
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Christine
Feb 5, 2006 - 7:19AM
Re: Omega 3,6,9?

I have been giving my horse 25ml sunflower oil and 25ml linseed, was this incorrect? what ratio should the canola to linseed/flaxseed oil be?

Thanks!

Where are you from? SA

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Feb 5th, 2006 - 7:19 AM
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Dr. Getty
Feb 5, 2006 - 9:36PM
Re: Omega 3,6,9?

Hi Christine,

25 ml of each oil (canola and linseed) is fine. I just prefer the canola oil to sunflower oil.

Dr. Getty

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Feb 5th, 2006 - 9:36 PM
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Ana
Feb 7, 2006 - 5:39AM
Re: Omega 3,6,9?

Hi Dr. Getty! I´m sorry tp ask you this... but I read that the canola oil is not healthy... but is it ok to feed horses? Is it a better choice then sunflower or corn oil that are suitable for human consumption?

Where are you from? Portugal

How did you locate this forum? friend told me

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Feb 7th, 2006 - 5:39 AM
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Dr. Getty
Feb 8, 2006 - 6:34PM
Re: Omega 3,6,9?

Hi Christine,

A while back there was a stream of press that talked about canola oil being harmful because it is derived from rapeseed oil. Canola oil is from a mutation of the rapeseed, and is not at all harmful. And, it is excellent for human consumption.

Soybean oil is too high in omega 6's to offer. Corn oil is also high in omega 6's but not as high as soybean oil.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

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Feb 8th, 2006 - 6:34 PM
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Dr. Getty
Feb 8, 2006 - 6:51PM
Re: Omega 3,6,9?

Sorry, I meant Ana.

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Feb 8th, 2006 - 6:51 PM
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