What exactly does fish oil capsule/oil do and why do you take it?
Please don't just google some site and post it, i can do that myself. I want to know the reason why you are taking fish oil capsule/oil. Also I heard that a teaspoon of fish oil is about several capsule (not sure, so how many)?
I heard some people take it because it was a good fat and it has some of the omega substances. Is fish oil capsule/oil necessary for bodybuilding or just an extra?
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02-27-2005, 06:00 PM #1
What exactly does fish oil capsule/oil do?
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02-27-2005, 06:20 PM #2
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Well seeing as how you know how to google, then all I will say is that I take fish oil caps as my diet is lacking.
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02-27-2005, 07:05 PM #5
^yep!
Fish and Flax oil has helped me tremendously! I just got 24oz. of 20% particulate Flax Seed Oil.
Any joint pain is completely relieved after 3 days of taking a shotglass of flax oil before bed.
I also get anti-depressive effects from it, and even anti-anxiety. Not to mention it's obvious benefits on supressing cortisol and other health effects!Currently bulking...goal 3lbs+ increase every month.
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02-27-2005, 07:44 PM #7
great article at abc
http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/efa.php
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02-27-2005, 07:52 PM #8
Since I don't know how to reply, one of the poster said they also supplement with flax oil. Which is better, flax oil or fish oil? Do you alternate between taking the flax oil and fish oil on different days, or do you just pick one of the two, or take both of them daily?
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My bad brendanm, you were right. I guess the only problem with relying on the conversion process, is that if you are deficient in Vit C, B6, B3, zinc or magnesium, then the process won't happen. If you have a to high of a ratio of LA:ALA in your system then the conversion process is slowed down. I guess what I mean to say is that you should take fish and not worry about letting your body convert what it needs, just give it what it needs.
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Gymratluke,
FYI, as you stated, all those things need to be present for the conversion to take place, but even so, the conversion rate is only around 9%.
So that means you need more than 11 times the flax oil (compared to fish oil) to get the same amount of EPAYou gotta love how sports will f*ck with ya, make you believe you can come back from an insurmountable deficit and then get kicked right in the nuts when you're almost there - Bluntdogg
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EPA and DHA are what you are looking for. Check your supplements to see how much of each are in your gels or liquids. I see people recommending dosages when not all are equal.
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Originally Posted by CLT189You gotta love how sports will f*ck with ya, make you believe you can come back from an insurmountable deficit and then get kicked right in the nuts when you're almost there - Bluntdogg
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03-06-2005, 10:18 AM #27
If you do a search, you'll see it, but I've been reading some things from a lot of sources which have stated that taking flax seed oil for a long period of time has been linked to an increase in the risk of prostate cancer in men. The links in that thread didn't work for me but if you do a search and search for flax seed oil and cancer you'll find numerous sites describing this. If there's anyone here who has a more in depth knowledge of these accusations against flax seed oil I'd be very interested to hear your opinions on the subject.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=424317
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03-06-2005, 08:36 PM #28
I believe fish oil helps me with recovery. I'm between 6-10 grams per day, and I eat salmon and or mackerel nearly EOD. Pharm grade is probably the way to go if you can afford it.
I don't notice much on flax oil but I sure as hell notice when I'm off it. Shoulders feel like hell. In a way I guess that means it helps with recovery too IMO.
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03-07-2005, 08:35 PM #29
I have flax seed oil caplets. I know I should have gotten liquid, but I have these. Question is, what is the maximum caplets I should take in one serving? I take 3 1000mg caplets at a time 3 times a day. Is that too much?
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03-07-2005, 09:52 PM #30Originally Posted by xxghostxx
Also heard that flax oil should not be taken with multi's as it binds with the vitamins and passes them straight through your system.
I looked into this and despite a little contoversy... fish oil came out best for me.
Good luck with your choice.. Maybe a bit each way is the way for you.Last edited by Dia-Tribe; 03-07-2005 at 09:55 PM.
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