Curious about EFA's

[MrMakaveli]

now... fish oils have omega 3's right... just like canola and flax oil ?

what does olive oil have..? im guessing 6's

Yes...

and...surpisingly...

http://www.annecollins.com/dietary-fat/olive-oil.htm

That cant be right tho..I always assumed 6 as well...

 

[ProtienFiend]

ill stick with canola... cheaper and healthier...

 

[MrMakaveli]

ill stick with canola... cheaper and healthier...

Notice much in the way of increased thyroid activity? (warmer body temp)?

 

[ProtienFiend]

havent been using it lately since i was bulking (only eat real food)... will start cutting in a few weeks... ill give you a heads up

 

[anthrax]

ill stick with canola... cheaper

True

and healthier...

No, just different
both have their pros

 

[Deleted member 33117]

No, olive oil is primarily monounsatured (n-9), with traces of n-6 and n-3 fats (with more n-6 than n-3).

My advice is to go with 4-6 grams of fish oil a day and 4 tbs of flax seed oil to provide your n-3 fats, although going alot higher on the flax can be beneficial depending on your individual diet and goals. Do not worry about adding n-6 fats to your diet. You are probably gettting more than enough already.

 

[JKurz1]

first off, how in the hell can you reccomend a dose of anything without knowing his diet, stats, routine, etc........cmon.

 

[Deleted member 33117]

jkurz, because 4 tbs of flax seed oil contains a bit more n-3 fats than the body needs for optimal health for the average individual, and alot of studies on fish oil have show great benefits with 4-6 grams a day in various men and women. Of course you are right, without knowing more these are only general suggestions.

 

[it stars sAddam]

alright in that case
heres an example of todays meal plan
Im 5' 7" about 140lbs low bodyfat (thats me in my avatar)

Meal 1: 4 egg omelet with 2 slices cheese, 1/2 cup of oatmeal, 3 tblspns ANPB

Meal 2: PWO shake/44g whey

Meal 3: Tuna, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup oatmeal, yogurt

Meal 4: 4 tblspns ANPB, yogurt, bowl of bran flakes

Meal 5: some sort of meat, large salad w/ olive oil, 2 slices wheat bread, ANPB

Meal 6: Cottage cheese and pineapple

 

[MrMakaveli]

first off, how in the hell can you reccomend a dose of anything without knowing his diet, stats, routine, etc........cmon.

B/c certain fats just arent determined by bodyweight.