Fish oil..... how much is ideal?

[JG1]

I started taking 3 softgel caps of fish oil per meal, 6 times a day. The softgels are 1g each. Does this dosage ideal, or should I be taking more?

Not worried about the price of these things, just looking for results. BTW, my weight is 225lbs...don't know if it matters as far as dosage.

 

[coolcolj]

see here

http://boards.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=138758

 

[JG1]

Ok, so he's recommending 6g/day (6 softgels). Is there any benefit with going with a higher dose like 18g/day, or will 6g be sufficient?

 

[JG1]

BTW, what does he mean by this "If I want to increase my strength and lose fat, I will take 6 grams a day, 3 grams a day in divided dosages." ?

Is he saying he'll take 6g per day in two divided doses (3g each) ?

 

[coolcolj]

I have no idea to tell you the truth. I just take one per meal, and since I have 6 meals, that's 6 grams as well.

Well you can only experiment and find out if it does anything at 18 g. Just remeber that it does have calories itself. I also read somewhere that excessive useage of fish oil has been seen to reduce leptin levels. But this is still inconclusive.

 

[JG1]

I have no idea to tell you the truth. I just take one per meal, and since I have 6 meals, that's 6 grams as well.

have you noticed any difference with this dosage? Body fat decrease?

 

[dnoel]

dunno, but i hear if you inject it you get mad swoll dawg

 

[=w=]

I think he means 6 grams of EPA and DHA. I have been taking 20 caps a day to meet this requirement (as is recomended by Berardi). It is said to increase insulin sensitivity. I am gonna experiment and see if I feel it is worth it.

 

[coolcolj]

well its hard to say, its not hurting my fat loss, but I'm also low carbing, drinking 1+ gallon of ice cold water, training, sprinting while I take em, so who's to say what is causing my 1/2 to 1 inch bodfat loss of my waist a week?