I’ve recently read some conflicting advice on Omega 3 supplements in regard to weight loss. Studies have shown that fish oils and other Omega 3 supplements do promote weight loss, but are these supplements healthy? How much is healthy? How much do you need to lose weight? Do you need to even include these in your diet? So time for a little research. [Most people think of “fish oil” as the best source of Omega 3. Through research, I have found that this is simply not the case.] I’m Going to Try and Simplify This As Much As Possible My goal is to make this easy to read and grasp. When things get too technical, I tend to skim. I don’t think any of us needs to understand every little thing about Omega 3’s…and that isn’t the goal here. I simply want to address this supplement in regards to weight loss, the proper dose, etc. How Do Omega 3 Supplements Aid in Fat Loss? Omega 3 supplements simply reduce your insulin levels throughout the day. When insulin levels are high, you can’t use fat for fuel.

When insulin levels are high, your HGH levels are low. You want HGH to be high and insulin levels to be low…and Omega 3 supplements make that happen. Keeping insulin stable is also key in avoiding adult onset diabetes…it is a good idea in general. Used Furniture San Jose CaliforniaFish oil also directly increases the oxidation of fat within fat cells.Vinyl Flooring Metal Trim How Much to Take for Weight Loss?Puppies For Adoption In Twin Cities Mn This is where things aren’t as clear. It looks like we are after 1.5 grams of combined EPA and DHA per day. So that works out to roughly 7,000-10,000 mg’s of Omega 3 per day! Completely excessive in my opinion. The only time I recommend such a heavy dose would be 2-3 weeks before a vacation.

In my opinion taking this much year round is probably excessive. Most Sources of Omega 3’s Have High Levels of Mercury Most Omega 3 supplements come from fish and ingesting these fish oils daily can build up to a toxic level of mercury. You don’t want to become lean and toxic. So what do you do? Krill Oil is the Best Source of Omega 3 Krill are tiny deepwater crustaceans that are completely free of unhealthy toxins and pollution commonly found in regular fish oil. Doctors in Japan have now switched their patients from regular fish oil to krill oil. Other Reasons to Take Krill Oil Over Fish Oil? I’m Taking Krill Oil Daily & I’m Going to Force My Girlfriend My girlfriend isn’t someone who enjoys taking supplements, but I’m sold on krill oil. I have recently begun taking this brand of Krill Oil, because they have stringent manufacturing and testing processes in place…plus I already take their multivitamin and BCAA’s. You can go with other brands, but do some research on the company first.

These guys also have a good free report if you want to dig deep into Omega 3’s: What Your Doctor Never Told You About Fish Oil. Do You Need Omega 3 Supplements to Get Really Lean? Absolutely not….this supplement will just help you reach your goals a little faster. After all of this research, I’ve decided that I like Omega 3 supplements for their health benefits. They can be helpful as a weight loss aid, but taking 7,000-10,000mg a day can get spendy. My plan is to take 1,000-2,000mg per day for the powerful anti-oxidant effects (supposedly the antioxidant power of krill oil is 297 times greater than vitamin A or vitamin E). Summary: Several articles I read claimed that the weight loss effects of Omega 3 supplementation weren’t extremely impressive. The true benefit is long term health…and the best source is krill oil. If you do want to use as a weight loss aid, aim for 7,000mg-10,000mg per day (aiming for 1.5 grams total of EPA + DHA). Don’t go above this amount, because it can thin the blood to unsafe levels.

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Too much of a good thing may have adverse effects on health. The anti-inflammatory effect of EPA and DHA increases the production of certain chemicals that alter platelet function. Platelets or thrombocytes are cells produced in the bone marrow that aid in the formation of blood clots. This is an important first line of defense to prevent blood loss from trauma or other events or conditions causing hemorrhage. The chemicals produced by EPA and DHA decrease platelet activity and aggregation to form clots. Animals fed excessive amounts of fish oil would have a tendency to suffer higher blood loss when injured or afflicted by conditions that cause bleeding. This would also be an important consideration for pets needing surgery, especially procedures on body organs or parts of the body with heavy blood flow. The anti-inflammatory properties of EPA and DHA also interfere with wound healing. Inflammation at the site of a wound promotes the migration of white blood cells to the site to begin early wound healing processes.

EPA and DHA decreases this necessary wound healing step and slows the body’s ability to repair the skin and promote new skin production. This is especially pronounced in the first five days of the wound healing process. Such an effect could be serious for an animal undergoing an extensive surgical procedure that was also fed high levels of dietary fish oil. The inflammatory response of immune system and white blood cells is important to effectively control threats from infection, cancer, and other abnormalities. This results in the production of a host of chemicals that promote the inflammatory response. The anti-inflammatory effects of EPA and DHA interfere with this important function. That is why fish oil is so helpful for treating conditions with an excessive inflammatory response like allergies and the skin problems associated with them. However a necessary level of inflammatory response must be maintained to protect the body and excessive amounts of EPA and DHA can interfere with that process.