Ok i just picked up some flax oil....The back of it says it is 14 grams of fat (1.5 saturated and the rest is polyunsaturated and monounsaturated) Whats the benefits of all these fats? Whats the benefits to taking in flax oil and Omega 3 fatty acids?? And also when and how would I incorporate this into my current diet?? Just mix it in a protien shake?? Thanks for your help bros and stay safe.....
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Helps with digestion. That's the main thing. Helathy fats also keep your body from using "bad" fats (trans fats. Sat ae good for building muscle, but not for keeping a belly off), because you ingest good fats instead! I believe the monounsat fats in that is what carries all the omega 3 and the poly is the omega 6. That might be reversed though...But we typically don't get our fair share of omega 3 so flax is an excellent choice for that. Try having a tbls an hour before your workout (with your meal/shake whatever) and see if that doesn't do wonders for your endurance/strength. You can mix it in a shake if you like. I just get a tbls, and down it. Not the best tasting, but I'm assuring that all of it goes down (some might not blend well in the shake). Hope that helps a little. I know it's not the best advice lol. Sorry for your wait bro.
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There's no reason to take a flax oil capsule before working out. Fat supplements don't fuel workouts. I'm not a nutritionist (and I won't pretend to be), but I can speak from personal experience and what others have told me about.
I think you are talking about Flax oil in liquid form from a bottle. That's what I use (Barlean's, to be exact). Either way, I mix a tablespoon w/ a low-carb, low-fat protein shake to add calories and create a meal replacement when I'm dieting. I'll have 1 or 2 shakes a day to replace meals. When you're on a Bulking diet you really don't need a Flax supplement, IMHO. A good bulking diet will have enough healthy fat from whole foods to negate the benefit of Flax. Flax oil is has the best overall spectrum of fatty acids. In other words, it's the best all around fat. If you're dieting hard and resticting fat intake it's important to maintain a healthy amount of "good" fat in your diet. Supplementing with Flax is a good way to ensure that you are getting enough healthy fat, which primarily benefits you by keeping natural hormone production strong and keeping enough fat in your diet so that your body consistantly burns its own stored fat.
Fish oil caps are the best source of Omega-3's, though, and I take that contiually (6-12g/day from caps). Fish oil contains high amounts of specific fatty acids that help promote lean muscle, healthy cardiovascular system, and fat loss.
I think you are talking about Flax oil in liquid form from a bottle. That's what I use (Barlean's, to be exact). Either way, I mix a tablespoon w/ a low-carb, low-fat protein shake to add calories and create a meal replacement when I'm dieting. I'll have 1 or 2 shakes a day to replace meals. When you're on a Bulking diet you really don't need a Flax supplement, IMHO. A good bulking diet will have enough healthy fat from whole foods to negate the benefit of Flax. Flax oil is has the best overall spectrum of fatty acids. In other words, it's the best all around fat. If you're dieting hard and resticting fat intake it's important to maintain a healthy amount of "good" fat in your diet. Supplementing with Flax is a good way to ensure that you are getting enough healthy fat, which primarily benefits you by keeping natural hormone production strong and keeping enough fat in your diet so that your body consistantly burns its own stored fat.
Fish oil caps are the best source of Omega-3's, though, and I take that contiually (6-12g/day from caps). Fish oil contains high amounts of specific fatty acids that help promote lean muscle, healthy cardiovascular system, and fat loss.
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http://ga.essortment.com/whatisflaxsee_pfy.htm
Flax Seed Oil is a blue flowering plant that is grown on the Western Canadian Prairies for its oil rich seeds. This natural oil (also known as Linseed Oil) is highly recommended for the general well being and whole body nutrition and is considered to be nature's richest source of omega-3 fatty acids that are required for the health of almost all body systems.
Flax Seed Oil contains omega-6 and omega-9 essential fatty acids, B vitamins, potassium, lecithin, magnesium, fiber, protein, and zinc and also provides approximately 50% more omega-3 oils than what you could get from taking fish oil, minus that horrible "fishy" after taste.
Some nutritionists, researchers, and scientists believe that it could be the most important health-promoting supplement next to a multi-vitamin. Nearly every system in the body can benefit from flax seed oil's natural properties, including the cardiovascular system, immune system, circulatory system, reproductive system, nervous system, as well as joints.
- Research shows low incidence of breast cancer and colon cancer in populations that have high amounts of lignan in their diet. Flax is 100 times richer in lignan than most whole grains.
- Studies show that Omega-3 fatty acids help lower cholesterol and blood triglycerides, and prevent clots in arteries, which may result in strokes, heart attacks and thromboses.
- Helps protect the body against high blood pressure, inflammation, water retention, sticky platelets and lowered immune function.
- Shortens recovery time for fatigued muscles after exertion.
- Increases the body's production of energy and also increases stamina.
- Accelerates the healing of sprains and bruises.
- Eases weight loss in people afflicted with obesity.
- Stimulates brown fat cells and increases the metabolic rate making it easier to burn off fat.
- Improves the absorption of Calcium.
- Strengthens finger and toenails.
- Can improve eyesight and perception of colors.
- Can often improve the function of the liver.
- Can relieve the side effects and stop development of many forms of cancer.
- Can relieve some cases of Asthma.
- Helpful in the treatment of Eczema, Psoriasis, and Dandruff.
- Can relieve the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. It can relieve the symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus.
- Can alleviate some allergies.
- Helps prevent Atherosclerosis (the accumulation of fatty deposits inside the blood vessels, especially the large and medium-sized arteries, that many people experience during the aging process).
- Lowers high blood pressure in Hypertension sufferers.
- Has been scientifically proven to treat some cases of depression.
- Can improve the mental function of many old age pensioners.
- Can help in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.
- Has been proven to improve the behavior of Schizophrenics.
- Can relieve some cases of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) in females.
Unfortunately, our current diets do not come close to meeting our daily EFA (essential fatty acids) requirements. The richest sources of EFAs such as flax seeds, cold-water fish, and soy and canola oils are rarely found in our regular meals. In addition, more typical foods like red meats and egg yolks can actually encourage the body's production of bad prostaglandins. Flax Seed oil can help restore the body's natural balance of good and bad prostaglandins.
How much do I take a day?
The recommended daily dose for most people is at least 1,000 mg taken one to three times daily. Even better is adding flax seeds into your diet in breads, muffins or on salads. Scientific studies have used up to 30 grams of flax seeds a day safely and without side effects.
What do I look for when buying Flax Seed Oil?
It's important to buy high-quality flax seed oil as it is prone to rancidity. Light and oxygen will slowly breakdown the essential fatty acids. Look for flax seed oil capsules (dark coated soft gels) or oil that is bottled in amber-brown bottles, as these are more resistant to the light and oxygen. Make sure you refrigerate your flax seed oil to help extend its shelf life.
Flax seed oil takes a bit of time to be absorbed into the body before the full beneficial effects begin, ranging anywhere from a few days to as many as six weeks, depending on your overall well-being.
Flax Seed Oil is a blue flowering plant that is grown on the Western Canadian Prairies for its oil rich seeds. This natural oil (also known as Linseed Oil) is highly recommended for the general well being and whole body nutrition and is considered to be nature's richest source of omega-3 fatty acids that are required for the health of almost all body systems.
Flax Seed Oil contains omega-6 and omega-9 essential fatty acids, B vitamins, potassium, lecithin, magnesium, fiber, protein, and zinc and also provides approximately 50% more omega-3 oils than what you could get from taking fish oil, minus that horrible "fishy" after taste.
Some nutritionists, researchers, and scientists believe that it could be the most important health-promoting supplement next to a multi-vitamin. Nearly every system in the body can benefit from flax seed oil's natural properties, including the cardiovascular system, immune system, circulatory system, reproductive system, nervous system, as well as joints.
- Research shows low incidence of breast cancer and colon cancer in populations that have high amounts of lignan in their diet. Flax is 100 times richer in lignan than most whole grains.
- Studies show that Omega-3 fatty acids help lower cholesterol and blood triglycerides, and prevent clots in arteries, which may result in strokes, heart attacks and thromboses.
- Helps protect the body against high blood pressure, inflammation, water retention, sticky platelets and lowered immune function.
- Shortens recovery time for fatigued muscles after exertion.
- Increases the body's production of energy and also increases stamina.
- Accelerates the healing of sprains and bruises.
- Eases weight loss in people afflicted with obesity.
- Stimulates brown fat cells and increases the metabolic rate making it easier to burn off fat.
- Improves the absorption of Calcium.
- Strengthens finger and toenails.
- Can improve eyesight and perception of colors.
- Can often improve the function of the liver.
- Can relieve the side effects and stop development of many forms of cancer.
- Can relieve some cases of Asthma.
- Helpful in the treatment of Eczema, Psoriasis, and Dandruff.
- Can relieve the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. It can relieve the symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus.
- Can alleviate some allergies.
- Helps prevent Atherosclerosis (the accumulation of fatty deposits inside the blood vessels, especially the large and medium-sized arteries, that many people experience during the aging process).
- Lowers high blood pressure in Hypertension sufferers.
- Has been scientifically proven to treat some cases of depression.
- Can improve the mental function of many old age pensioners.
- Can help in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.
- Has been proven to improve the behavior of Schizophrenics.
- Can relieve some cases of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) in females.
Unfortunately, our current diets do not come close to meeting our daily EFA (essential fatty acids) requirements. The richest sources of EFAs such as flax seeds, cold-water fish, and soy and canola oils are rarely found in our regular meals. In addition, more typical foods like red meats and egg yolks can actually encourage the body's production of bad prostaglandins. Flax Seed oil can help restore the body's natural balance of good and bad prostaglandins.
How much do I take a day?
The recommended daily dose for most people is at least 1,000 mg taken one to three times daily. Even better is adding flax seeds into your diet in breads, muffins or on salads. Scientific studies have used up to 30 grams of flax seeds a day safely and without side effects.
What do I look for when buying Flax Seed Oil?
It's important to buy high-quality flax seed oil as it is prone to rancidity. Light and oxygen will slowly breakdown the essential fatty acids. Look for flax seed oil capsules (dark coated soft gels) or oil that is bottled in amber-brown bottles, as these are more resistant to the light and oxygen. Make sure you refrigerate your flax seed oil to help extend its shelf life.
Flax seed oil takes a bit of time to be absorbed into the body before the full beneficial effects begin, ranging anywhere from a few days to as many as six weeks, depending on your overall well-being.
Beefy
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Flax oil isn't the best source of omega-3's, bro. Flax is a great overall healthy fat, but nothing comes close to Fish oil for omega-3's, not even Flax. Another important thing to mention is just because Flax is a healthy fat doesn't mean it won't make you fat. Adding Flax or Fish oil as a supplement should be done only after you have cut your calories back enough to allow for the extra fat calories. And, as I said earlier, Barlean's is the best Flax oil on the market.
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