Flax

[Benzi]

How many grams of flax should i take. I am currently bulking. I weigh 145lbs. When duringte day should i take it? Thanks.

 

[mickjg]

re: flax

Benzi-

I weigh 200 and take 2-3 tablespoons daily. At 145, I'd suggest 1.5-2 tablespoons daily. I usually toss a tablespoon or two in my protein drinks, either A.M. or post workout. I'd also take 1/2 or 1 tablespoon before bed.

 

[DONALDuckY]

I agree with mickjg, i usually take a tablespoon in the morning along with my am protein shake, and another tablespoon at night with my pm protein shake

 

[riskybizz007]

IMO it depends on your nutrition, how much and of what you're eating. I'm 233, i take anywhere from 1 Tablespoon a day to 4 a day. It depends on what i'm eating, and the amount of fat in the meal i consume. If i have a shake in the morning and no fat, i'll definately take it. But if i have a big steak i wont, there's plenty of fat to go around w/ the steak. So i basically use it w/ meals w/ little or no fat content. So i say take as needed, but more than 4 Tbs./day i don't think you'll need.
Also there are other good fats you can use as well. Again depending on fat content of the meal, b/c i believe you have to have some fat w/ every meal (you just need the right kind of fat). I'll also take a Tablespoon of Olive Oil Extra Virgin, or a Tablespoon of Natural Peanut Butter. You don't have to worry about good fats like you do the bad ones. And i think all 3 are good sources of fat. I usually use all 3/day.
good luck

 

[Benzi]

i take the capsules
do you guys have any idea how many grams per day?

 

[gymtime]

Get rid of the caps and add the real oil to your protein shake. It's better and cheaper that way. I'm not sure the exact ratio, but I think it takes over ten caps to equal one tbsp. It's not worth it.

 

[riskybizz007]

I agree w/ Gymtime ditch those capsules. You have to take i think 10 to equal a Tablespoon if not more. It's a waste of money and i heard the flax oil in the caps in not as good (or as pure) as the bottle.