Wednesday, June 23, 2010

How Much Fish Oil?


Here's a link to a really nifty calculator for the amount of fish oil you need.  The overall formula is from Robb Wolf; The online version is courtesy of Dallas Hartwig.

Why fish oil?
to help to balance the ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 fats.  Most of us have waaaay too much Omega-6. You need both, but in a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio (O-6:-O-3.)  Omega-6's are pro inlfammatory, Omega-3s are anti-inflammatory.

Make sure your fish oil lists the amounts of DHA and EPA contained.  General Omega-3 listing? Look for slick tricks like soybean oil.  Not good and not the kind of Omega-3 we're looking for.


Enjoy!


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