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BossaGator · 07-14-2011, 02:35 PM

Anybody else take fish oil regularly? I take probably 5-6 g per day, generally Nordic Naturals gelcaps. I've heard it helps with recovery/soreness/inflammation if you're working out heavily & frequently, and I can genuinely say that my joints feel a lot better since I started taking it, but I'll also allow that some of that could be a placebo effect.

Was interested if anyone else had thoughts/experiences with fish oil supplementation.

**fwbgator** · 07-15-2011, 10:05 AM

I take two tablets of Fish oil every day.... However I have heard it was good for the heart, not sure about the other effects you mentioned.... I know my blood pressure has dropped, which could be from the pills, or it could be from the 25 lbs I have lost and going to the gym everyday also....
But I have never heard from anyone that taking them was a bad thing, I just keep mine in the freezer to get rid of that after taste....

Dreamliner · 07-15-2011, 10:09 AM

The government has pulled the plug on the Niacin study. Turns out that it doesn't prevent heart attacks. Now, I'm just waiting for the other show to drop.

Also, my ortho strongly recommended glucosamine for my knee pain. Turns out that there are no large studies attesting to its efficacy.

Dreamliner · 07-15-2011, 10:09 AM

The government has pulled the plug on the Niacin study. Turns out that it doesn't prevent heart attacks. Now, I'm just waiting for the other show to drop.

Also, my ortho strongly recommended glucosamine for my knee pain. Turns out that there are no large studies attesting to its efficacy.

orangeblueorangeblue · 07-15-2011, 02:05 PM

Fish oil is great for overall inflammation, backed by tons of studies.

I use this stuff:

That's medical-grade quality (most of the pills you can buy are of questionable quality)

slmdLS1 · 07-15-2011, 03:01 PM

thought about em, just never remembered to order some. my buddy works for bb.com warehouse now so maybe i'll get some.

MikeRoger · 07-18-2011, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BossaGator

Anybody else take fish oil regularly? I take probably 5-6 g per day, generally Nordic Naturals gelcaps. I've heard it helps with recovery/soreness/inflammation if you're working out heavily & frequently, and I can genuinely say that my joints feel a lot better since I started taking it, but I'll also allow that some of that could be a placebo effect.

Was interested if anyone else had thoughts/experiences with fish oil supplementation.

After taking fish oil supplements regularly for six months now, I can say I believe it has helped control my acne, high blood pressure, heart attacks and abnormal heart rate also helps in loosing weight. Fish oil supplements do not taste good, but the benefits are all worth it. These are not substitute for meals, so it is still important to maintain a balanced diet and good exercise.

**Palhaco1** · 07-18-2011, 12:19 AM

A great, but more expensive route, is krill oil. I've taken both and both are very beneficial, krill oil has some advantages though. I always take some type of fish/krill oils supplement.

amangator08 · 07-18-2011, 12:52 AM

Carlson is one of the best. My nutritionist does cancer prevention workshops, and he said fish oil is the #1 supplement he recommends for overall health. We recently switched from Carlson to some other brand (name escapes me) that is actually salmon oil and is a little more expensive.
Doc studies the processing of any supplement before he recommends them, and he used to sell Carlson in his office.

jjgators · 07-26-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeRoger

After taking fish oil supplements regularly for six months now, I can say I believe it has helped control my acne, high blood pressure, heart attacks and abnormal heart rate also helps in loosing weight. Fish oil supplements do not taste good, but the benefits are all worth it. These are not substitute for meals, so it is still important to maintain a balanced diet and good exercise.

I am glad you got your heart attacks under control. They can be a killer.

**G8rChuck85** · 07-27-2011, 03:55 PM

I bought a couple bottles awhile back and just finished them. Not sure if I'm going to buy them again, at least until I do some more research.

Dreamliner · 07-27-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by G8rChuck85

I bought a couple bottles awhile back and just finished them. Not sure if I'm going to buy them again, at least until I do some more research.

Did they do anything for you ?

**G8rChuck85** · 07-27-2011, 04:56 PM

Not that I noticed. It may take more the a couple of bottles. I'm still reading up on the pros and cons.

G8rRanger · 07-28-2011, 11:02 PM

At least 9 a day, more if I'm recovering from a tough WOD...like today! Take them with some fat to slow the breakdown and avoid the fish burps. They don't bother me but some people freak out. Get good ones with a high EPA/DHA count. Not all fish oil is created equal, but cost does not equal quality, neccessarily. Read labels.

orangeblueorangeblue · 08-05-2011, 09:30 AM

FYI, I notice tangible differences in my joints, particularly after bouts of heavy compound lifts.

trufloridagator · 08-05-2011, 10:04 AM

6+/day is necessary, under 6 isn't very beneficial, although if 6 is effective, logically speaking, 5 must be decent. Lyle Mcdonald recommends 10/day.

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/nutrition/qa-2.html

GuyWhiteyCorngood · 08-08-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by orangeblueorangeblue

Fish oil is great for overall inflammation, backed by tons of studies.

I use this stuff:

That's medical-grade quality (most of the pills you can buy are of questionable quality)

I'll second this stuff, but I'm sure there are plenty of other good options. This just happens to be what they sell at my favorite local market.

**ajoseph** · 08-08-2011, 03:46 PM

I take Ultimate Omega, by Nordic Naturals. (2 pills have 650 mg of EPA, 450 mg of DHA, and 180 mg of "other Omega-3s".) The pills are lemon flavor and have virtually no "repeat" risk, meaning you don't burp fish all day. I take 4 pills a day (unless I eat really unhealthy, and then I'll pop an extra 2).

I have had experienced tangible increases in my HDL count with the pills, and my overall cholesterol levels are superb. Moreover, there has been a dramatic decline in my trygliceride count, although that could be attributed to diet. Suffice it to say, I have had measurable, objective success using the product.

The big drawbag is the pills are pretty big, and it is fairly expensive. But, I've been taking the stuff now for about 8 years, and I don't want to risk stop taking "a good thing."

You can order it 800-595-2714, or at www.omega-direct.com. The company also sells the fish oil in "oil" form, but I can't stomach the oil directly. I need to take it in pill form.

From what I have read, you want to study the labels, and make sure the EPA and DHA counts are high. As a poster above said, not all pills are created equally. And, you want to make sure this product is "molecularly distilled," so that you are ensured of not getting lethal dosages of mercury or other toxins that may seep into the fish oil.

grant1 · 08-23-2011, 12:40 PM

I take 4 pills a day at my DR's recommendation. I think they have 180 mg DHA each. Not only good for your heart, but brain, too. Studies show that they may decrease the chance of getting Alzheimer's disease.

**jdrgator** · 08-23-2011, 04:09 PM

The benefits of fish are supported by scientific research I believe. And though I haven't read any of it, I do wonder if it makes a difference as to whether that fish oil is fresh or not.

I only raise the question because of a parallel example with olive oil. People hail the benefits of olive oil, however from what I've read, much of the health benefits come from very fresh oil, not necessarily that which has been in bottle for a few months.