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Title: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: The Squadfather on August 27, 2007, 03:30:46 PM
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.
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: WOOO on August 27, 2007, 04:19:05 PM
i supplement 3 tablespoons a day of omega 3-6-9 oil... in liquid form, i just add it to my shakes.
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: candidate2025 on August 27, 2007, 04:40:51 PM
take a pill with every meal, sf.
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: The Squadfather on August 27, 2007, 04:49:44 PM
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.
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: WOOO on August 27, 2007, 04:51:21 PM
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
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: The Squadfather on August 27, 2007, 05:00:23 PM

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.
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: WOOO on August 27, 2007, 05:08:43 PM
i already bought 400 gelcaps.


meh, liquid for the next order...
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: candidate2025 on August 27, 2007, 05:11:35 PM
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.   
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: The Squadfather on August 27, 2007, 05:12:04 PM

meh, liquid for the next order...
yeah they were on sale, great price, i'ma fuccking cheapskate. ;D
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: The Squadfather on August 27, 2007, 05:13:04 PM
i also heard it's best to keep them refridgerated, what do you think?
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: WOOO on August 27, 2007, 05:16:34 PM
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
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Princess L on August 27, 2007, 07:35:03 PM
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  :-X

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)
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ~flower~ on August 28, 2007, 09:22:02 AM
We go through an 180 capsule bottle a week here, never bother refrigerating it :P
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: JOHN MATRIX on August 28, 2007, 10:26:55 AM
i eat 1-2 pounds of salmon a week is that enough of teh fish oils
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Princess L on August 28, 2007, 02:03:10 PM
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  ;)
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: WOOO on August 28, 2007, 06:29:06 PM

ewwww  :-X

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

(http://www.supplementscanada.com/popeyes/media/flora-udos-oil-500.jpg)
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Princess L on August 28, 2007, 09:40:35 PM

ewwww  :-X

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

(http://www.supplementscanada.com/popeyes/media/flora-udos-oil-500.jpg)

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.




Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: JOHN MATRIX on August 28, 2007, 10:26:43 PM
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
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: WOOO on August 29, 2007, 05:47:11 AM
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! ;)
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Markoni on August 29, 2007, 06:03:57 AM
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

Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: MidniteRambo on August 29, 2007, 07:43:39 AM
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%).
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Montague on August 29, 2007, 11:51:52 AM
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.
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: WOOO on August 29, 2007, 06:15:45 PM
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?   :)
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Montague on August 29, 2007, 09:22:14 PM
what am i? dog food?   :)

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

Feel free to heighten our thinking on this subject if you can.
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Princess L on August 29, 2007, 09:47:44 PM
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.
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Princess L on August 29, 2007, 09:48:50 PM
what am i? dog food?   :)

Some people like chopped liver  ;)
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Princess L on August 29, 2007, 10:55:16 PM

go udo's go! ;)

Screw Udo  :-*
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Princess L on August 29, 2007, 10:58:59 PM
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

Less contaminants - esp since you eat so much of it.


Learn to cook it so it doesn't dry out too much less cooking time, covered, wrapped, or brushed with olive oil...
Title: Re: FISH OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: WOOO on August 30, 2007, 03:10:05 AM
No, no…
You’ve gotten enough shit from other people around here lately. ;D
I know you have good information, too.

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


What are you talking about? I have been eating dumpster for breakfast... thanks for your support though  :)

Some people like chopped liver  ;)

liver is awesome!

Screw Udo  :-*

what say you, me and a motorcycle ride down to Mexico for the weekend?


Learn to cook it so it doesn't dry out too much less cooking time, covered, wrapped, or brushed with olive oil...

isn't there a stickied recipes thread for this exact purpose?  :-*