Omega 3

[XerxesM]

How much omega 3 a day woul'd you say is too much?

 

[weighted chinup]

I don't recommend any EPA/DHA (combined) supplements. Too much EPA interrupts ArA (arachidonic acid) metabolism I believe, which plays an important role in growth (repairing/recovering following a training bout).

I like to keep inflammation as high as possible. Red meat, whole eggs, whole milk, sugars, pastries, pop-tarts, wedding cakes, swiping pies off window sills etc.. etc...

Someone can correct me on this if I'm off but I believe DHA supplementation on it's own won't negatively affect your bodies use of ArA. I don't know if you will get the same anti inflammatory effects from DHA alone, but think of the gains...

 

[Volley_Fire]

Fish oil doses vary depending on the goal of supplementation. For general health, 250mg of combined EPA and DHA is the minimum dose and can be obtained via fish intake. The American Heart Association recommends 1g daily. If the goal of supplementation is to reduce soreness, a 6g dose, spread over the course of a day, will be effective.

Source: Fish Oil - Scientific Review on Usage, Dosage, Side Effects | Examine.com

 

[Leancuisine]

The "Adequate Intake" for a healthy adult is 1,000-1,500mg of omega 3 and 150mg of EPA and DHA.
But that study was done on flax, not fish oil, which uses ALA. It can convert to EPA and DHA but it does so at a very poor rate.
The Institute of medicine has not put a cap on omega 3 intake, since they haven't discovered any adverse effects... I saw something a while ago about prostate cancer and high omega 3 levels, but I didn't read into it much.

This is personal experience, but 12 grams of yummy fish oil pills seem to be my sweet spot for joint health.

 

[bill9799]

I go back and forth with fish oil and krill oil. 2 tbs of Carlsons a day or 6 grams of krill. Both have the desired effect for my old bones.