Yet another fish oil question

General recommendations say to take fish oil each day for heart health. Most recommendations say 2 to 3 grams. Where I'm confused: Is the recommendation for 2 to 3 grams of fish oil itself, or is the 2 to 3 gram recommendation regarding the Omega 3's contained in the fish oil?

[Gooseneck]

I would say 2-3 grams of fish oil, but I'm just speculating.

[Maxgain]

No its 2-3g (3 is better) of EPA/DHA content ie the omega 3s.

I take an Omega-3 supplement of the following daily dosage:

1,050mg of EPA
150mg of DHA
150mg of other Omega 3 fatty acids
60mg of Omega 6 fatty acids
85mg of other fatty acids

The package indicates "provides 90% pure Omega-3 and 70% EPA (7:1 EPA/DHA) for maximum anti-inflammatory benefit."

Nice to see you posting Maxgain - where you been? Any professional comment you can provide me about the above dosage?

It seems like the anti-inflammatory benefit purported is real.

[Maxgain]

Hey Pierini,

Your supplement to me seems fine. I would prefer a bit more DHA but most studies are now showing outside the developing brain (pregancy, childhood) EPA is the more critical omega 3 to intake for neurological cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory functionings.
Also EPA can be converted to DHA if needed but viceversa is very difficult. I personally am taking a higher dose of my fishoils than you -1800mg EPA 1200 DHA- but if you are eating fish as well you will be fine.
The anti-inflammatory effect is real but I do not believe it is important due to a high EPA to DHA ratio more an effective overall omega 3 to omega 6 such as 2 or 3: 1 in your overall diet. It is good so that the omega 6 content in the supplement is low.

Also dont forget the benefits of omega 9s. Dont take supplements just down some olive oil daily.

I have been quiet for a while but still checking in every so often. I am at an important point in my career choice and it is taking a lot of adjusting.

I am also sorting out some health problems that led me to burnout. Im getting better but a stone loss of weight and equivalent strength over Christmas means that I need to work out some things and get back on track again. It is something I can only work out for myself.

I will be checking in and out but I figure it will be another month or so till I get myself back and can contribute a lot more.

Regards
Maxgain

Max - thanks much. That what I thought but wasn't sure. The caps I'm using have 216 mg EPA, 144 mg DHA, and 36 mg other for a total of 396 mg of Omega 3's. I figure 6 to 9 caps a day should be sufficient. Hope you start feeling better Max. It sucks when the bottom falls out.

pierini - If you don't mind me asking, are you using the anti-inflammatory for workout recovery purposes?

Originally Posted by IronMan

pierini - If you don't mind me asking, are you using the anti-inflammatory for workout recovery purposes?

Not really.

I started taking them after reading a long-winded thread on another fitness website. One person's testimonial made me want to give Omega 3 a try. He did talk about the anti-inflammatory benefits but that wasn't a motive for me.

Generally I don't have a problem with my workouts beyond a little DOMS now and then. But as we speak right now I'm feeling a little, probably due to yesterday's workout. When I want real anti-inflammation relief, I pop a couple of Alleve. Try to keep that to a minimum though.

Maxgain, thanks again and my best wishes for your good faith, fitness, health and fortune in 2008. It will all turn out the way that God intends it. I look forward to your return here at DiscussFitness so you can grace all of us with your Maxgainisms.

[Gooseneck]

Max, I wish the best for you brother. Get back to us soon.

[.V.]

Hey maxgain, I of course do not know what is going on but do wish you the best and wish you a speedy return to busy posting here. I also wish you a new avatar.

[Gooseneck]

Originally Posted by .V.

I also wish you a new avatar.

Yea, I'm beginning to wonder...

[LiftGirl]

All the best to you Maxgain. We really miss your extensive chemistry knowledge around here!

[Maxgain]

Thanks guys.

Ill be back to regular posting sooner than ye willl know it.

Its not all bad the career issue is I have a few offers and just do not know what route to take. So not the worst posotion to be in.

Remember when it comes to ani-inflammatory actions inflammation is a key process in the repair and growth of the body -as long as we are talking about micro trauma and not proper injury.
With CV disease the biggest killer in the US the omega 3 benefits are most beneficial for most here.

Oh and guys until I return proper the avatar stays!

And Gooseneck and Andy I think there may be some repressed feelings that are making yo uncomfortable when you see it.

[Fitlitious]

If you would like, you can check out this site http://howthehealthareyou.blogspot.c...il-lately.html It lists most of the common benefits that Omega 3's or fish oils provides to the body. Heart health is just one of the many benefits of Omega 3's.