Flaxseed oil

If I give my child (4 years old) flaxseed oil daily and use refined canola oil for frying (pancakes, crepes), is that sufficient? I ask because there is an overwhelming variety of oils on the market, but flaxseed oil is the richest in omega-3s. If I alternate with another oil, the proportion of omega-3s won't be as high, so is it meaningful to alternate this oil or can I continue giving flaxseed oil consistently?

Thank you in advance for your response.

For high-temperature cooking, always use oils designed for this purpose, i.e., those with a predominance of saturated or monounsaturated fats (such as olive or canola oil), always filtered, because unfiltered oils contain particles that burn at relatively low temperatures. When addressing sources of omega-3 fats, the most advantageous plant-based options are hemp, chia, and flaxseed oils. However, be aware that these contain the omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid, which our metabolism is required to convert into docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); this conversion rate is relatively low (approximately 3-5%, though it can be considerably higher in vegans). Therefore, it is beneficial to include animal sources as well, which ensures greater efficiency in this respect, thereby preventing unnecessary concerns about a potential deficiency of omega-3s from plant sources.

Hello,
would you recommend a person with hypothyroidism to take flaxseed oil? I've become enthusiastic about it as a source of Omega 3, but in the lesson, you mention that flax is among unsuitable foods, so I'm not sure if this also applies to the oil. Thank you very much.

The reason for the preventive avoidance of consuming flaxseeds is the relatively high content of phytoestrogens, which may not be desirable for certain thyroid dysfunctions. However, flaxseed oil contains a fractional amount of these substances, and its use in moderate amounts is perfectly acceptable.