Flaxseed - When to take it?

gtbmed · 06-03-2009, 03:03 PM

Is there a specific time to take this? I'm wondering if it's something that should just be eaten throughout the day or if it should be taken specifically pre or post-workout.

**IainDaniel** · 06-03-2009, 03:05 PM

Through out the day.

m11 · 06-03-2009, 05:16 PM

I'd recommend switching to fish oil.

**IainDaniel** · 06-03-2009, 05:18 PM

There is nothing wrong with Flaxseeds.

They are a great source of fibre.

gtbmed · 06-03-2009, 05:51 PM

I have both flaxseeds and fish oil. I don't see the harm in two different sources of EFAs, so long as my macros are in check.

m11 · 06-03-2009, 05:55 PM

I agree, your body needs the ALA from the flax as well as the EPA/DHA from the fish oil. The issue is that the ALA doesn't convert very efficiently to the epa/dha, so if you had one choice, the fish oil is the way to go.

But yea, no problem with having both.

06-03-2009, 03:03 PM	#1
gtbmed Greg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 371	Flaxseed - When to take it? Is there a specific time to take this? I'm wondering if it's something that should just be eaten throughout the day or if it should be taken specifically pre or post-workout. gtbmed's strength journal

06-03-2009, 03:05 PM	#2
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,549	Through out the day. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

06-03-2009, 05:16 PM	#3
m11 www.liftstrong.com Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL Posts: 857	I'd recommend switching to fish oil. Getting Started by Built LG Sciences Board Representative These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, do not constitute medical advice, and are not official or authorized comments by LG Sciences, LLC.

06-03-2009, 05:18 PM	#4
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,549	There is nothing wrong with Flaxseeds. They are a great source of fibre. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

06-03-2009, 05:51 PM	#5
gtbmed Greg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 371	I have both flaxseeds and fish oil. I don't see the harm in two different sources of EFAs, so long as my macros are in check. gtbmed's strength journal

06-03-2009, 05:55 PM	#6
m11 www.liftstrong.com Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL Posts: 857	I agree, your body needs the ALA from the flax as well as the EPA/DHA from the fish oil. The issue is that the ALA doesn't convert very efficiently to the epa/dha, so if you had one choice, the fish oil is the way to go. But yea, no problem with having both. Getting Started by Built LG Sciences Board Representative These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, do not constitute medical advice, and are not official or authorized comments by LG Sciences, LLC.

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