BUCKNUTS
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You want to take 30 grams of fish oil not 30 grams of omega 3 1 tsp of vitamin shoppe brand contains 5 grams of fishoil so 3 tsp(1 tbs) = 15 grams of fishoil, you would need 2 tbs to = 30 grams of fishoil.
Gr-Easy EJL's fish oil megadosing ala Charles Poliquin thread
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You want to take 30 grams of fish oil not 30 grams of omega 3 1 tsp of vitamin shoppe brand contains 5 grams of fishoil so 3 tsp(1 tbs) = 15 grams of fishoil, you would need 2 tbs to = 30 grams of fishoil.
endless
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Thanks for clearing that up!
Xodus
Well-known member
1 TBSP == 0.5 fl. oz.
Just a touch over 33 TBSP.
Each tsp of Carlson's has:
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 500 mg *
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) 800 mg *
So 1TBSP 1500mg DHA & 2400mg EPA.
I would start at 2TBSP of Carlson's to get 3g of DHA and 7.2g of EPA.
Remember, that will add ~ 250cals a day.
1 Bottle will last ~2 weeks.
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Nabisco
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Thanks Xodus.
king1033
Active member
it is a known fact that the reason why the natural death age in alaska is so high because they eat a lot of salmon and salmon has a lot of omega 3 fish oil their daily intake was atleast 12gr a day so fish oil is definalty a good idea i take 15gr a day after i read that article not knowing it could increase size and strength but now since reading this definatly upping the dose for a couple weeks then come back down to 12
king1033
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im confused someone laydown completly what you need a day fill in the blanks
FISH OIL......total blank.....
EPA......total gr blank....
DHA...Total gr blank....
im just a bit confused also what about omega 6 and 9??
EDIT** because i take 15 caps cause they say 1,000mg fish oil so am i really taking 15gr
FISH OIL......total blank.....
EPA......total gr blank....
DHA...Total gr blank....
im just a bit confused also what about omega 6 and 9??
EDIT** because i take 15 caps cause they say 1,000mg fish oil so am i really taking 15gr
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EasyEJL
Never enough
no hard easy rule
basically i was shooting for at least 30g of fish oil a day, to reach at least 2.5g DHA. in theory, the epa is less important. Feel free to jiggle around the specific #s over the span of a few months to see what feels best.I would lean towards thinking its almost impossible to get too much. If you look at what mans diet was historically, there was a LOT more omega 3 + 6 in it
EasyEJL
Never enough
I was spending around $6 a week buying a store brand liquid, taking 3 tablespoons a day. Its really got such little studies around it, its hard to say. Definitely see mood enhancement, definitely see skin enhancement (oilyness disappears after a while 3 weeks or so) overall sense of well being, and I believe enhanced "natural" anabolic activity and/or catabolism protection. Plus it should be good for triglyceride levels
buying a store brand liquid, taking 3 tablespoons a day. Its really got such little studies around it, its hard to say. Definitely see mood enhancement, definitely see skin enhancement (oilyness disappears after a while 3 weeks or so) overall sense of well being, and I believe enhanced "natural" anabolic activity and/or catabolism protection. Plus it should be good for triglyceride levels 
bound
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Got a question,if anyone knows...for the Omega-3 oils, most companies tend to list the amounts of Omega-3s, but not what the rest of the oils in a serving are.
Take NOW brand Omega-3: Total fat per serving is 2 grams, Omega-3 oils 680 mg. what kind of fat is the other 1320 mg? Is it just Omega-6 and 9 that they just don't mention so it looks like a better supp?
Take NOW brand Omega-3: Total fat per serving is 2 grams, Omega-3 oils 680 mg. what kind of fat is the other 1320 mg? Is it just Omega-6 and 9 that they just don't mention so it looks like a better supp?
Xodus
Well-known member
Vitamin Shoppe.
They were having a BOGO (buy one get one) 50% off sale.
Might check their site again, easier to order online as they don't carry many bottles in their stores (I only found 3 bottles in each store around here).
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CROWLER
Anabolic Innovations Owner
That is interesting.
Would you have any info on that? Reason I ask is it was my understanding the (natural death rate) cancer rate and death from infection, heart trouble etc is higher in native Alaskans than residents of the continental US.
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bioman
Well-known member
Currently it is but that's likely because they now eat our food and develop insulin resistance very quickly. Even Inuits or Aleuts now consume high GI carbs and trans fats.
What their death rates were before European contact is not documented to my knowledge although infection was believed to be a major cause of death. Most older people died from tooth abcesses or lack of teeth.
What their death rates were before European contact is not documented to my knowledge although infection was believed to be a major cause of death. Most older people died from tooth abcesses or lack of teeth.
Fisha7487
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What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention.
• Symptoms of a Fish Oil overdose include tiredness, discomfort, lethargy, upset stomach, decreased appetite, vomiting, slow or decreased growth, joint soreness, irritability, headache, drying and cracking of the lips and skin, hair loss, and yellowing of the skin.
What are the possible side effects of Fish Oil?
• Stop taking Fish Oil and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
• Other, less serious side effects may occur with large doses or prolonged use of Fish Oil. Notify your doctor if you experience
· tiredness;
· nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;
· irritability;
· headache;
· dryness or cracking of the lips or skin; or
· hair loss.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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It appears that overdosing fishoil can be harmful?
• Seek emergency medical attention.
• Symptoms of a Fish Oil overdose include tiredness, discomfort, lethargy, upset stomach, decreased appetite, vomiting, slow or decreased growth, joint soreness, irritability, headache, drying and cracking of the lips and skin, hair loss, and yellowing of the skin.
What are the possible side effects of Fish Oil?
• Stop taking Fish Oil and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
• Other, less serious side effects may occur with large doses or prolonged use of Fish Oil. Notify your doctor if you experience
· tiredness;
· nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;
· irritability;
· headache;
· dryness or cracking of the lips or skin; or
· hair loss.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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It appears that overdosing fishoil can be harmful?
Fisha7487
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Sorry. actually the more articles that I've read, those symptoms seem to be from over-dosing on Cod liver oil which is high in vitamin A which can be toxic to the body. Most of my research actually is now agreeing with what you've reported. The site i posted i guess wasn't very specific. I guess i shouldn't have jumped the gun there and done some more research first lol.
Fisha7487
New member
theres plenty of times where pieces of research dont agree with each other too. Its nice to have a list of negative symptoms to look out for anyhow. And some people may be using code liver oil instead of fish body oil, so its valuable to know
Yeah, that wouldn't be good for people to start megadosing cod liver oil and have that happen! Btw i went to vitamin shoppe and they only had 1 of those bottles left for 6!. that should last me about 5 more days mega dosing it, they better get more in stock this coming week since the next lowest pried liquid fish oil bottle i saw was nearing $25:trout:
bioman
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I do 2 tablespoons of cod liver oil per day with no ill effects. To actually get vitamin A toxicity you REALLY have to work at it..as in say, drink a few bottles per day for weeks.
At the dosage I am taking it equals 12,000 iu's of vitamin A per day which is well within safety parameters. Vitamin A toxicity is extremely rare and typically occurs at levels well above 150,000 to 1,000,000 iu's per day. Unless you dine on seal liver everyday, I wouldn't worry about it.
At the dosage I am taking it equals 12,000 iu's of vitamin A per day which is well within safety parameters. Vitamin A toxicity is extremely rare and typically occurs at levels well above 150,000 to 1,000,000 iu's per day. Unless you dine on seal liver everyday, I wouldn't worry about it.
Fisha7487
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Looks like I'm gonna have to change my diet around .... :blink:
Xodus
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I was thinking the same thing. They taste so damn good if they are clubbed quickly and mercilessly...
king1033
Active member
theres plenty of times where pieces of research dont agree with each other too. Its nice to have a list of negative symptoms to look out for anyhow. And some people may be using code liver oil instead of fish body oil, so its valuable to know
lol i accidentlty bought the cod liver oil but i corrected that mistake
frizzlerock
Member
Easy, howed this work for you? I doing 15-30g a day. Combo liquid & pills, im havent seen any fat lose or gain for that matter. BUT, my lipid profile improved!!! & mood has been better too.
cranghel099
Member
He's a mega-dose something junkie
nah he's natural
EasyEJL
Never enough
its worked well for me, and I return to it inbetween x-factor cycles I believe it helps with fat loss and muscle retention, thats for sure. Harder to say with gaining. I'm a serious endomorph so I don't have any problems there.
The mood difference is noticeable, so is how my hair feels
I believe it helps with fat loss and muscle retention, thats for sure. Harder to say with gaining. I'm a serious endomorph so I don't have any problems there.The mood difference is noticeable, so is how my hair feels
Distilled Water
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Yea when I did this for a few weeks my hair was kinda oily
dontknowaboutme
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I know this is an old post, but could you do me a favor and find out where you heard this? I always wonder what physiques are attainable/not attainable without steroids.
datBtrue
Well-known member
You can build that physique naturally over t i m e. BUT not in 14 weeks, at his age w/o steroids (and assuming he already had a lot of muscle under that fat).
turbopugsleyl
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Any more testimonies on fish oil mega dosing?
turbopugsleyl
New member
Just to let you know you cannot do mega\ doses on Cod liver man....that would cause a Vit A overdose(I believe thats the vitamin) which can mess you up pretty badly...stick to fish oil...not sure if cod has the same Omega profile as fish oil anyways...
ZoMbSta
Member
nahz..not realli megadosing on cod liver...abt 14.5gm per day with the rest from flax seed oil...besides...it has been mentioned here that cod liver oil also has vitamin E to counteract against Vitamin A right?
From what i see abt DHA and EPA its relatively high..5ml of cod liver oil gives me 1800ml and 2400ml respectvely i think...anyway im stuck with the bottle..so might as well finish it...
turbopugsleyl
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well do this figure out based upon your grams per day how much of the vitamins from cod liver your taking in and compare it to overdose figures to make sure you not...
GreenTempo
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I just ordered 1000 caps of fish oil(gram each) and will begin next week as soon as I get it taking 40 grams/day.
EasyEJL
Never enough
I would finish it, but at label dosing, and use something else for EPA/DHA targets
ZoMbSta
Member
anybody got figures for the max safe dosage for vitamin A..i can't seem to find it on google...i get 10000.i.u from daily multis, 4000 i.u from cod liver and another 2000 i.u from Scott's Emulsion cod oil if anybody knows what that? is that safe?
anybody got solution to the stinking taste of cod liver oil?
turbopugsleyl
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turbopugsleyl
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This says the Upper Tolerable Limit is 10,00 IU
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