Hello, I was wondering if someone can supply me with information on how to obtain mealworms which contain low levels of omega-3? Is it possible to grow them on contents/diet which are low on omega-3, or do they contain themselves high levels of omega-3? Thank you very much for any contribution.
With large animals I know that long chain unsaturated fatty acids are mainly derived from the diet and not synthesized in the body. A diet containing high level of unsaturated fatty acids is expected to result in an animal product with high level of omega 3 fatty acids. Hydrogenation in the rumen is the main obstacle. In the case of mealworms, I think it is important to study the fatty acid metabolism and investigate how dietary manipulation can result in the desired fatty acid profile. It looks a good research topic.
Thank you. I know that by default mealworms contain high amounts of omega 3 but if they want to be used a substitute food or be used as a food reward outside an fatty acid acid diet differing in omega 3, for example, then we need to have them with low amounts of omega 3... Any suggestions are helpful.
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