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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Surveillance video captures Medford surgery center thief ... Rogue River offers guided tour through Palmerton Park Arboretum ... Sanctuary One will hold Free Farm Tour Day ... Surveillance video captures Medford surgery center thief ... Rogue River offers guided tour through Palmerton Park Arboretum ... Sanctuary One will hold Free Farm Tour Day ... SYA Since You Asked: Omega-3 levels similar in both wild, farmed salmon Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Sep. 7, 2015 at 11:59 AM Posted Sep. 7, 2015 at 11:59 AM » Social News Is there any difference in the omega-3 nutritional value of farm-raised salmon and wild-caught salmon? — Bob H., Medford Well, Bob, it turns out not as much as you might think. For those who have been living under a rock for the past decade, nutritionists have long championed omega-3 fatty acids as an aid to brain and heart function. Fatty fish such as salmon are one of the most popular sources of omega-3. According to the Washington Department of Health, farmed salmon, which are raised in marine pens, are typically fed grains and fishmeal, as opposed to the plankton and algae that contribute to omega-3 in wild salmon. Although oil-based fishmeal is gradually being phased out, commercially farmed salmon are typically still fed feed with enough fish oil to keep their omega-3 levels equal to or higher than wild salmon, the department's website says. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Sep. 7, 2015 at 11:59 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501