there is a difference in the types of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids they provide. flaxseeds provide alpha-linolenic acid (ala) which our bodies convert in small amounts to epa and dha which are the omega-3s found in fish oil. but neither flaxseed nor flaxseed oil has been shown to reduce triglycerides like fish oil has though flax may be helpful for lowering total and ldl cholesterol.
is there a big difference between fish oil and flaxseed oil supplements?