people been telling me to take fish oil...

Joe Mil · 02-10-2007, 02:55 PM

what does this do for me when working out...should i take it before a workout or just in the morning???...should i take it before or after my multi-vitamin???...help please

ZombieGore · 02-10-2007, 03:01 PM

take it with breakfast...theres plenty of threads about the benifits about it ive seen a few in the last week, search em

Sk8er4life · 02-10-2007, 03:03 PM

Searching is usually faster than posting

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...light=fish+oil

deserusan · 02-10-2007, 03:04 PM

People say things on this forum because they are sheep. Fish oil is highly overrated in healthy teenagers and adults on this forum. If you want EFA's then by all means get them from enjoyable foods.

cakedonkey · 02-10-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by deserusan

People say things on this forum because they are sheep. Fish oil is highly overrated in healthy teenagers and adults on this forum. If you want EFA's then by all means get them from enjoyable foods.

Loki would largely disagree with you. EPA/DHA are in no way, shape, or form, overrated.

JCAZ2010 · 02-10-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by deserusan

People say things on this forum because they are sheep. Fish oil is highly overrated in healthy teenagers and adults on this forum. If you want EFA's then by all means get them from enjoyable foods.

Wow strong claim! It seems like people do overrate it though

PeoplesChamp · 02-10-2007, 03:08 PM

eat some tuna youll be good

deserusan · 02-10-2007, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cakedonkey

Loki would largely disagree with you. EPA/DHA are in no way, shape, or form, overrated.

In the amounts recommended on this forum they are actually counterproductive. Don't mince words.....EFA's (i.e. EPA/DHA) should come from food and are very important.

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Originally Posted by atl_thug_69

Wow strong claim! It seems like people do overrate it though

Yes they do. It's the sheep mentallity which is why everyone on this forum believes NOW ADAM is superior, etc, etc.

ZombieGore · 02-10-2007, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by deserusan

People say things on this forum because they are sheep. Fish oil is highly overrated in healthy teenagers and adults on this forum. If you want EFA's then by all means get them from enjoyable foods.

Its not overrated, its popular because its good and it works. I can say from experience so please dont make claims about people being sheep when you know nothing about the person.

deserusan · 02-10-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ZombieGore

Its not overrated, its popular because its good and it works. I can say from experience so please dont make claims about people being sheep when you know nothing about the person.

People are sheep...especially around here. So since you are so experienced why don't you enlighten me as to how taking over a gram of fish oil per day has helped you achieve your physique goals. I'm genuinely curious.

ZombieGore · 02-10-2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by deserusan

People are sheep...especially around here. So since you are so experienced why don't you enlighten me as to how taking over a gram of fish oil per day has helped you achieve your physique goals. I'm genuinely curious.

Well im not and im sure others dont appreciate being called one eather. Since I started taking fish oil I notice faster recovery after a workout. When I wake up in the morning my joints dont feel as sore and its helping me with my flexibility. Anything else you would like to know?

deserusan · 02-10-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ZombieGore

Well im not and im sure others dont appreciate being called one eather. Since I started taking fish oil I notice faster recovery after a workout. When I wake up in the morning my joints dont feel as sore. Anything else you would like to know?

How much fish oil a day are you taking?

warwithgenetics · 02-10-2007, 03:46 PM

3-5 grams

ZombieGore · 02-10-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by deserusan

How much fish oil a day are you taking?

I take 2 Optimum Nutrition Softgels a day as recommended on the bottle. 1 softgel contains:

1,000mg fish oil
180mg EPA
120mg DHA

so double that a day, just doing what the bottle says to.

Naven · 02-10-2007, 03:50 PM

For me, 2-4G a day helps immensely with mood support. I also find that it's easier to drop weight when I'm taking fish oils. That's largely qualitative, though.

Sk8er4life · 02-10-2007, 03:53 PM

Have to agree with ZombieGore, I experience the same benefits. Plus supplementing with EFA's has a lot of other health benefits, considering this I wouldn't call it over rated

naturalguy · 02-10-2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by deserusan

People are sheep...especially around here.

a very true statement.

Fish oil may be good for health however it won't do much for your bodybuilding goals.

warwithgenetics · 02-10-2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by naturalguy

a very true statement.

Fish oil may be good for health however it won't do much for your bodybuilding goals.

agreed, from my experience. However the cardiovascular and mood benefits, suit me just fine!

xjae · 02-10-2007, 03:57 PM

Bodybuilding isn't a HEALTHY sport but you want to stay healthy as possible.

deserusan · 02-10-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by warwithgenetics

3-5 grams

Do you know the negative impact that has on blood clotting, LDL-C levels, etc? Anything over a gram a day, which seems to be the cool thing to do around here, is counterproductive if you don't suffer from cardiovascular disease. It also counteracts many positive inflammatory processes when taken in excess (over 1 gram in healthy adults).

I highly recommend you all read the following if you have the time among many others:

Elvevoll EO, Barstad H, Breimo ES, Brox J, Eilertsen KE, Lund T, Olsen JO, Osterud B. Enhanced incorporation of n-3 fatty acids from fish compared with fish oils. Lipids. 2006 Dec;41(12):1109-14.

warwithgenetics · 02-10-2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by deserusan

Do you know the negative impact that has on blood clotting, LDL-C levels, etc? Anything over a gram a day, which seems to be the cool thing to do around here, is counterproductive if you don't suffer from cardiovascular disease. It also counteracts many positive inflammatory processes when taken in excess (over 1 gram in healthy adults).

I highly recommend you all read the following if you have the time among many others:

Elvevoll EO, Barstad H, Breimo ES, Brox J, Eilertsen KE, Lund T, Olsen JO, Osterud B. Enhanced incorporation of n-3 fatty acids from fish compared with fish oils. Lipids. 2006 Dec;41(12):1109-14.

If it was not a healthy, why would it be reccomended by so many doctors, researchers, physicians, etc?

ps.....i am not arguing.....just asking

I just read several articles supporting your claim....looks like I am dropping down to a gram a day! yikes!

SpankMasterFlex · 02-10-2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by deserusan

In the amounts recommended on this forum they are actually counterproductive. Don't mince words.....EFA's (i.e. EPA/DHA) should come from food and are very important.

what if u Do Not like Fish. and cannot eat any type of fish ever....

seems they are the perfect answer.

Mickfootie · 02-10-2007, 04:01 PM

I used to take Cod Liver oils a few years back but all i got from that was bad breath and when i burped Peeyuuuu....

But Omega 3 is supposed to be good for mood and memory....

Mickfootie · 02-10-2007, 04:07 PM

Des. A question kind sir..

Is it safe for me to give my 13 year old boy, who plays a lot of sport and especially soccer for the local centre of excellence, 1x1000mg omega 3 cap per day?

deserusan · 02-10-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by warwithgenetics

If it was not a healthy, why would it be reccomended by so many doctors, researchers, physicians, etc?

ps.....i am not arguing.....just asking, i know you are very smart

No medical professional will recommend the amount you are taking unless you had EXTREMELY high serum tryglyceride levels or some forms of CVD. As usual, broscience reigns supreme on the forum.

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Originally Posted by SpankMasterFlex

what if u Do Not like Fish. and cannot eat any type of fish ever....

seems they are the perfect answer.

You certainly have a point. In that case I might recommend a nominal amount of fish oil caps. However, people who are tying to meet EFA calorie requirements with fish oil caps are severly misquided.

warwithgenetics · 02-10-2007, 04:11 PM

no no des did you see what i posted??? i researched and i see your correct! *slaps self*

your correct sir

deserusan · 02-10-2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickfootie

I used to take Cod Liver oils a few years back but all i got from that was bad breath and when i burped Peeyuuuu....

But Omega 3 is supposed to be good for mood and memory....

A high EPA content compared to DHA content is what you are looking for in this case...not just omega 3. It has the ability to raise the ratio of phosphomonoesters to phosphodiesters.

ZombieGore · 02-10-2007, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickfootie

Des. A question kind sir..

Is it safe for me to give my 13 year old boy, who plays a lot of sport and especially soccer for the local centre of excellence, 1x1000mg omega 3 cap per day?

yes, its safe.

deserusan · 02-10-2007, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickfootie

Des. A question kind sir..

Is it safe for me to give my 13 year old boy, who plays a lot of sport and especially soccer for the local centre of excellence, 1x1000mg omega 3 cap per day?

Why not some fish or a tuna sandwhich? I don't like the idea of kids popping any pills at a young age just because it gives the sense that pills solve problems that can be solved otherwise.

warwithgenetics · 02-10-2007, 04:20 PM

des, what would you suggest if you simply want the mood effects of EPA/DHA?