I have heard different opinions on which of the above to take as a good fat supplement. The only difference I have seen in the two is that Fish Oil makes my skin oilier. Is there a substantial difference in the two? |
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Quote: | I have heard different opinions on which of the above to take as a good fat supplement. The only difference I have seen in the two is that Fish Oil makes my skin oilier. Is there a substantial difference in the two? | it is my understanding that we should take both because fish oil gives you EPA and DHA and flax gives you ala. Now our bodies have the ability to convert the EPA and/or DHA into ala but it does not do it at a very efficient rate, especially as we get older. So I take both fish oil and Flax. as far as the skin oil, i haven't noticed that too much personally. i have noticed however, that fish oil gives me an improved sense of well being. Makes me better adjusted and less stressed for some reason.
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How much of these do you take?? I know for sure that I'm not getting enough fat in my diet...but it seems like just taking the rec. dosage isn't enough from what I've read... 
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Quote: | it is my understanding that we should take both because fish oil gives you EPA and DHA and flax gives you ala. Now our bodies have the ability to convert the EPA and/or DHA into ala but it does not do it at a very efficient rate, especially as we get older. So I take both fish oil and Flax. as far as the skin oil, i haven't noticed that too much personally. i have noticed however, that fish oil gives me an improved sense of well being. Makes me better adjusted and less stressed for some reason. | Thanks, Tman. That's good info!
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Quote: How much of these do you take?? I know for sure that I'm not getting enough fat in my diet...but it seems like just taking the rec. dosage isn't enough from what I've read... | In the offseason, I take in 1000mg a day. When I'm dieting down, I will increase it to 2-3000mg. I try to accommodate any drop in my calories with the added fat.
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Quote: How much of these do you take?? I know for sure that I'm not getting enough fat in my diet...but it seems like just taking the rec. dosage isn't enough from what I've read... | According to Dr. John Crisler, any ammount is beneficial, but he recommends, I think, as much as 10g/day (of fish oil).
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