Vitamins/Importance

[Doublebase]

Can someone explain to me why I should be taking Fish oils. I am training heavy and trying to build mass. I talked to my Uncle who is almost 60. He has been lifting his whole life. He seems to think I don't need any of those vitamins. Also, what is the best and cheapest on-line site to purchase vitamins? Right now I just take protein powder. I have a bottle of creatine ethyle ester but I haven't started it yet. I also take a multi but I just ran out.

 

[Pepper]

I normally don't respond with "do a search!" but in this case I think you should.

There are TONS of good threads here discussing Fish Oil. I read them religiously when I was new here. If you search only the thread titles, you should only get the relevant threads.

 

[Arnold]

Taken right from the April '05 Newsletter by Jodi:

Fish Oil and Your Health

Many years of evidence show that Omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA/DHA are an essential part of our daily nutrition. The primary source of EPA/DHA is fish oil, which is why fish oil benefits have received so much attention in recent years.

Although you will receive various health benefits from Omega 3's when taken from sources such as flax seed, you may miss out on the special benefits from EPA/DHA. This is because your body has to convert the Omega 3's into EPA/DHA. If your health is compromised in any way, or in the elderly this conversion may not take place.

Research shows that fish oil contributes to lowering triglyceride levels, as well as reducing LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) in the body.

Fish oil may also help prevent and treat other conditions such as allergies, skin health, diabetes, IBS, arthritis, depression, as well as breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer.

Selecting a fish oil capsule brand that states that their fish oil is molecularly distilled is the safest way to stay clear of mercury toxin. The benefits of fish oil are endless, which is why it is so important that you incorporate fish oil into your daily nutritional regimen.

 

[LAM]

Omega 3 fatty acids are probably one of the most imporant supplements that EVERYONE should be taking, not just people involved in resistance training.

do a search