FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[The Squadfather]

i know this topic has been covered ad nauseum but what are the benefits and how much do you guys and girls take? decided to start taking some at 3 grams a day.

[WOOO]

i supplement 3 tablespoons a day of omega 3-6-9 oil... in liquid form, i just add it to my shakes.

[candidate2025]

take a pill with every meal, sf.

[The Squadfather]

take a pill with every meal, sf.

i'm thinking of just taking them in the morning, i've never gotten an upset stomach from any kind of pill on an empty stomach.

[WOOO]

i'm thinking of just taking them in the morning, i've never gotten an upset stomach from any kind of pill on an empty stomach.

just get the liquid... it's cheap and easy... i also mix it with red wine vinegar and some spices and use it on raw broccoli

[The Squadfather]

just get the liquid... it's cheap and easy... i also mix it with red wine vinegar and some spices and use it on raw broccoli

i already bought 400 gelcaps.

[WOOO]

i already bought 400 gelcaps.

meh, liquid for the next order...

[candidate2025]

when i am tryinng to put on size i take one with every meal, and one before i go to bed.  but when i am dieting i take one in the morning with breakfast(after my cardio which is done on an empty stomach), and one right before i workout with my protein shake.   

[The Squadfather]

meh, liquid for the next order...

yeah they were on sale, great price, i'ma fuccking cheapskate.

[The Squadfather]

i also heard it's best to keep them refridgerated, what do you think?

[WOOO]

i also heard it's best to keep them refridgerated, what do you think?

most omega rich oils are very sensitive to heat...  i used to refrigerate most of my vitamins, it kept them from oxidizing as fast... now i just eat vegetables

[Princess L]

i know this topic has been covered ad nauseum but what are the benefits and how much do you guys and girls take? decided to start taking some at 3 grams a day.

Basic everyday health maintenance is 2.5 grams/day, however, since they're usually sold in 1 gram caps, just take 3. 
2.5-5 grams for improved cardiovascular health. 
5-10 grams from enhanced brain function, reduction of chronic inflammation (arthritis, bursitis, or any "itis",  headaches, etc.). 
10 grams and up has been shown to be helpful in treating some brain dysfunctions like Parkinsons, ADHD, Schizophrenia, extreme violent behavior, etc.
6 or more grams when on a cutting diet where dietary fat is restricted.

i supplement 3 tablespoons a day of omega 3-6-9 oil... in liquid form, i just add it to my shakes.

ewwww 

wait... 3-6-9?  (finger shaking) should be FISH OIL!!! How many times do I have to say it!!! ? 

most omega rich oils are very sensitive to heat...  i used to refrigerate most of my vitamins, it kept them from oxidizing as fast... now i just eat vegetables

also, a small amount of vitamin e is generally used to help preserve/protect fish oil from oxidizing.  Yes; keep away from heat.  I keep mine in the fridge.  Use the freezer if you have burping issues.

i'm thinking of just taking them in the morning, i've never gotten an upset stomach from any kind of pill on an empty stomach.

If you do experience stomach upset, it could be due to the gel cap itself.  You really should take it with food since the stomach's digestive acids help with absorption (as with most vitamins).  Vitamin E helps with absorption as well (and vice-versa)

[~flower~]

We go through an 180 capsule bottle a week here, never bother refrigerating it

[JOHN MATRIX]

i eat 1-2 pounds of salmon a week is that enough of teh fish oils

[Princess L]

i eat 1-2 pounds of salmon a week is that enough of teh fish oils

Be sure it's wild caught, not farm raised 

[WOOO]

ewwww 

wait... 3-6-9?  (finger shaking) should be FISH OIL!!! How many times do I have to say it!!! ? 





Why not Omega 3-6-9??

tastes better

[Princess L]

ewwww 

wait... 3-6-9?  (finger shaking) should be FISH OIL!!! How many times do I have to say it!!! ? 





Why not Omega 3-6-9??

tastes better

You're not taking it because it tastes good, so forget about that. 


http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=123126.msg1762060#msg1762060
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=82903.25

Erasmus touts all the great benefits of fish oils containing high amounts of EPA & DHA, yet his product (Udo's), doesn't contain them.

[JOHN MATRIX]

Be sure it's wild caught, not farm raised 

is there really a difference? i prefer the farm raised, the wild-caught kind is totally lean and dries out real bad when you cook it. it seems like the farm raised ones have more oils

[WOOO]

You're not taking it because it tastes good, so forget about that. 


http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=123126.msg1762060#msg1762060
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=82903.25

Erasmus touts all the great benefits of fish oils containing high amounts of EPA & DHA, yet his product (Udo's), doesn't contain them.

dear prinL,

as a relatively seasoned vet of the nutrition board i know that i could search for information or even just click on the links that you kindly posted for me... however i am far too lazy, but thank you for the effort.

go udo's go!

[Markoni]

where can I buy liquid omega-3 , online ?

I'm using this omega-3 , 24$ for 1000caps
http://www.trueprotein.com/Product_Details.aspx?cid=24&pid=6821

[MidniteRambo]

For me, generally three times per day, three capsules at a time (9g).  More or less depending on whether I'm trying to up the fat % of caloric intake for the day (target 20-25%).

[Montague]

Princess,

One of my gym friends is a physical therapist. The other night I asked him about fish oil supps. While he has no personal experience with it, one of the things he told me is that f.o. brands sold through doctors (chiro, etc.) are higher quality than those bought at, say, Walmart / Costco. 
I know they are more expensive, as I once bought a bottle off of my previous chiropractor.

As for the quality factor, do you have any input?

And Midnite, I know you’ve done your homework on this, too so your opinion is welcomed as always.

[WOOO]

Princess

One of my gym friends is a physical therapist. The other night I asked him about fish oil supps. While he has no personal experience with it, one of the things he told me is that f.o. brands sold through doctors (chiro, etc.) are higher quality than those bought at, say, Walmart Costco. 
I know they are more expensive, as I once bought a bottle off of my previous chiropractor.

As for the quality factor, do you have any input?

And Midnite, I know you’ve done your homework on this, too so your opinion is welcomed as always.

what am i? dog food?   

[Montague]

what am i? dog food?   

No, no…
You’ve gotten enough shit from other people around here lately.
I know you have good information, too.

Feel free to heighten our thinking on this subject if you can.

[Princess L]

Princess,

One of my gym friends is a physical therapist. The other night I asked him about fish oil supps. While he has no personal experience with it, one of the things he told me is that f.o. brands sold through doctors (chiro, etc.) are higher quality than those bought at, say, Walmart / Costco. 
I know they are more expensive, as I once bought a bottle off of my previous chiropractor.

As for the quality factor, do you have any input?

And Midnite, I know you’ve done your homework on this, too so your opinion is welcomed as always.

Generally speaking, yes, they are higher quality and more concentrated.  The one common brand that comes to mind is Metagenics, however, there are others out there that are very high quality, which obviously comes at a price.