GLA experts-------->

[WARBIRDWS6]

Ok, having a hard time finding GLA local here in its pure form. i found the best alternative is Nutricia Efamol Evening Primrose Oil that is standardized for 12% GLA each 1000mg gelcap. which translates to 120mg of GLA. therefore i was going to take 9 of these a day to get 1 gram of GLA. is there a problem with taking all that EPO? wasn't sure if EPO was good stuff for bodybuilders or not. i figure since the GLA is present, it should be alright. but i thought i'd ask anyway. i wanted to pick it up local, but i am sure there are sites with GLA in pure form.....so anyone with a good site to get it next go round, let me know. thanks.

 

[bebaumax]

Not sure what you're shooting for here, bud, but check this out:

"How much is usually taken? Although many people may have inadequate levels of GLA, the optimal intake for this nutrient remains unknown. Researchers often use 3,000–6,000 mg of EPO per day, which provides approximately 270–540 mg of GLA."

Extensive information on EPO and GLA:

EPO and GLA

-B

 

[WARBIRDWS6]

Not sure what you're shooting for here, bud, but check this out:

"How much is usually taken? Although many people may have inadequate levels of GLA, the optimal intake for this nutrient remains unknown. Researchers often use 3,000–6,000 mg of EPO per day, which provides approximately 270–540 mg of GLA."

Extensive information on EPO and GLA:

EPO and GLA

-B

interesting. sounds like about the dosage i am taking, actually i am taking almost double.....but i heard fonz say 1-1.5 grams of actual GLA is best. i was just worried about EPO being detrimental to anabolism somehow. i know flax and fish oil is good to go........but wasn't sure on high dose EPO. BTW: GLA/ALA/CLA is supposed to be the magic combo for insulin/fat management.

 

[bebaumax]

BTW: GLA/ALA/CLA is supposed to be the magic combo for insulin/fat management.

Man, if I get any more LA's in me, I'm going to start cheering for the Lakers. This is getting out of hand. Did Fonz have any recommendations on where to go for this perfectly pure GLA? I'm not even going to pursue this one. I take so many frickin' supps and pills right now, it's not even sane.
-B

 

[SeekerOfKnowledge]

Just remember when you start having to up the dosage of pills, that your body only process, correct me if I’m wrong someone, about 33 pills a day no matter what they are. You might want to look into powder or liquid form of some supplement for immediate assimilation into your bloodstream.