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Posted by: MCPaulyB

What is the best kind to take? There are a ton of different kinds at puritans pride. What doseage should I take?

Posted by: Jodi

Just get the ones at Costco or Sam's club. 300 caps for 7 bucks. Nothing special but according to consumer reports are just as good as the high priced ones and no mercury either because they are molecullarly distilled.

10 caps per day.

Posted by: snoops

I just ordered a couple bottles of this http://www.bulknutrition.com/?products_id=44

Im 17 and weigh 165 pounds

should I be taking ten caps a day?

I just ask because it seems like a lot.

Posted by: Jodi

Yeah, 10 caps for your size as well. It's not alot. Think of taking flax oil and most people take 1 whole Tablespoon a day. This is less than and actually only equals to 2 tsp. a day.

Posted by: Doublebase

bulknutrition.com is awesome. I just bought some protein from them. Fast Shipping and they gave me a shaker with my protein.

Posted by: Emma-Leigh

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Originally Posted by snoops

I just ordered a couple bottles of this http://www.bulknutrition.com/?products_id=44

Im 17 and weigh 165 pounds

should I be taking ten caps a day?

I just ask because it seems like a lot.

Although Jodi is right is saying that people take more flax oil - flax has other fats in it than omega-3 - so you are not getting the same 'dose' of omega-3 fats from 10g fish and 10g flax.

So I would stick to 6 capsules a day. There is no need to have more than this - all the research suggests that 6g/day is enough to get the nutrient partitioning/health benefits that it provides.

Taking too much fish oil can also be unhealthy (it can interfere with your ability to clot blood).

Posted by: Jodi

Yes, taking too much can be unhealthy but considering that most people are only taking a fish oil cap that is 33% EPA/DHA (and if that) that IMHO, they need a few more. Especially depending upon size and somatype, 3G of EPA/DHA is definately not too much for a 150+ pound individual.

More doesn't equal better, that's for sure, but when you are talking lower and cheaper quality fish oil than pharmaceutical grade then in this case a few more is better.

JMHO! Looks like we may have found 1 other thing we differ upon

Posted by: Rocky_B

My fish oils dont say moleculary distilled... is this ok? its just GNC brandand says 1000 mg Fish Body Oil, 180mg supplying EPA, 120 mg Supplying DHA, 2IU Vitamin E.

Posted by: Jodi

I'm not positive but I believe the GNC brand is moleulary distilled, most are. Yeah, yours is only 33% EPA/DHA out of the 1G of Fish Oil so my suggestion still stands on 10 caps per day but it's your decision. Also, look into getting them at Costco or Sam's, they are less expensive than GNC's brand.

Posted by: Rocky_B

I will for next time, thanks.

Posted by: crazy8

Ok maybe i need to buy in bulk now. I just bought a bottle of 60 figuring i only had to take 2 a day. Well here it is
EPA 520mg/2 Pills
DHA 3503mg/2 Pills

Im 26, 183 pounds 10%BF

If i take 6 or 10 aday these wont last long...so how many should i be taking. I will goto costco or sams to grab that bottle of 300 i think

What exactly does fish oild do for u anyway? help u in anyways with your workout?

Posted by: Emma-Leigh

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Originally Posted by crazy8

Ok maybe i need to buy in bulk now. I just bought a bottle of 60 figuring i only had to take 2 a day. Well here it is
EPA 520mg/2 Pills
DHA 350mg/2 Pills

Right - regular caps have 180 EPA and 120 DHA...

So that is nearly double strength (eep -- that is $$$).

It means you should be fine taking ~4-6 caps/day rather than the 6-10g for regular capsules.

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What exactly does fish oild do for u anyway? help u in anyways with your workout?

Here is a link to some of the stuff I wrote about what fish oils can doFISH OILS.

Posted by: The Monkey Man

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Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh

Here is a link to some of the stuff I wrote about what fish oils can doFISH OILS.

Holy Moly... Just went through that link. Now I can't remember anything else for the rest of the day

So how much does a 205-210 lb male need (On average)
What R the best times to take the caps... W/meals.. W/o...?
W/liquids...??

Posted by: ricky_rocket

I just started taking 1000mg Flax seed oil and 1000 mg PFO Pure Fish Oil caps daily. The fish caps were $25 for 180 capsules but they are molecularly distilled (no mercury or PCBs) and are high quality.

Posted by: MCPaulyB

Should I be taking Flax Seed and Fish Oil Pills or just Fish Oil pills?

Posted by: Jodi

Personally I feel that just the fish oil is fine, PROVIDING you are getting other healthy fats from nuts and olive oil. Don't get me wrong, adding flax is definately good. I use flax too but for those on a tight budget it's not necessary with a good diet.

Posted by: Emma-Leigh

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Originally Posted by Jodi

Personally I feel that just the fish oil is fine, PROVIDING you are getting other healthy fats from nuts and olive oil. Don't get me wrong, adding flax is definately good. I use flax too but for those on a tight budget it's not necessary with a good diet.

Agreed!!

Posted by: Emma-Leigh

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Originally Posted by The Monkey Man

So how much does a 205-210 lb male need (On average)
What R the best times to take the caps... W/meals.. W/o...?
W/liquids...??

My suggestions - 6g fish oil capsules taken as a divided dose with 2 or 3 meals over the course of the day.

Jodi would probably suggest 10g fish oil capsules taken in a similar manner.

Posted by: The Monkey Man

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Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh

My suggestions - 6g fish oil capsules taken as a divided dose with 2 or 3 meals over the course of the day.

Jodi would probably suggest 10g fish oil capsules taken in a similar manner.

Now I've got it straight...
Those will probably show up in my journal in the next 1-2 weeks

Posted by: Tough Old Man

Hey Monkey Man you still Bench Pressing at the circus for all the banana's you can eat lol. Hurry up with the journal. I've got to see it.

PT

Posted by: The Monkey Man

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tough Old Man

Hey Monkey Man you still Bench Pressing at the circus for all the banana's you can eat lol. Hurry up with the jornal. I've got to see it.

PT

It's up!?
I don't think You'll be too interested right now...
Not doing much in the way of lifting...
I'll B 28 days free, coming MON & the Cal burning will stop for gains again

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