Why do people supplement with Fish Oil?

Jeff Mouland · 08-30-2007, 08:31 AM

I know the health benefits. But i'm wonderign why you would supplement if all the EFA's you need are contained in regular Zone eating?. Do you take fish oil because you want to add more calories from the best possible source? Are you useing that for your fat block instead of olive oil and almonds? Thanks in advance for responses

Ben Kaminski · 08-30-2007, 09:55 AM

Zone eating does not provide omega-3 fatty acids in and of itself. You have to select sources that actually contain the omega-3's.

Fish oil is a good source of n-3s, so that is why we take it.

What made you think that the Zone provides all the EFA's you need?

Jeff Mouland · 08-30-2007, 10:24 AM

In reading Mastering the Zone Sears says that if you eat Salmon or Halibut once or twice a week then there is no need to supplement with Cod Liver Oil. I see supplementing mentioned alot here sooooo I was wondering why. And more self servingly should I be doing it

Brent Lucas · 08-30-2007, 10:40 AM

1 - My skin dries out and gets mighty itchy, red spots and all. I take fish oil, it doesn't do that.

2 - While I love fresh fish, I don't get allot in my diet

3 - Yes, calories

4 - Natural lubricant in the GI tract.

Jeff Mouland · 08-30-2007, 10:41 AM

So I am assuming that if I add Fish Oil then I should accoutn for that in my fat blocks.

I used to use Udo's Choice is this recommended? If not what should I use?

Brandon Oto · 08-30-2007, 10:44 AM

Carlson Very Finest lemon flavored fish oil is great stuff if you can get it...

Ben Kaminski · 08-30-2007, 11:13 AM

Salmon and Halibut don't provide Cod Liver Oil, but they do provide omega 3 fats. Eating them 2x a week is good, but not great. Supplementing makes up the difference.

Fish oil is different than Cod Liver Oil. Cod Liver oil is high in vitamin D, with some vitamin A, and some Omega 3 fats. Fish Oil only has omega 3 fats, but it has more than cod liver oil per unit volume.

Most of us don't count oil supplements of any kind as a Zone fat block.

Most of us use the cheapest fish oil you can buy, which is usually Kirklands at Costco for about 2.5 cents per 1g caplet. Generally you take 5-10 caplets per day.

Jeff Mouland · 08-30-2007, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Kaminski

Salmon and Halibut don't provide Cod Liver Oil, but they do provide omega 3 fats. Eating them 2x a week is good, but not great. Supplementing makes up the difference.

Fish oil is different than Cod Liver Oil. Cod Liver oil is high in vitamin D, with some vitamin A, and some Omega 3 fats. Fish Oil only has omega 3 fats, but it has more than cod liver oil per unit volume.

Most of us don't count oil supplements of any kind as a Zone fat block.

Most of us use the cheapest fish oil you can buy, which is usually Kirklands at Costco for about 2.5 cents per 1g caplet. Generally you take 5-10 caplets per day.

Ben thanks so much for the Info. Why do you not count Fish Oil in your Fat Blocks?

Michael Leach · 08-30-2007, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon Oto

Carlson Very Finest lemon flavored fish oil is great stuff if you can get it...

Best deal I've found is the 16.9oz bottle of Carlsons fish oil for $23.04 from Vitaminshoppe (through Amazon.com). Shipping is flat rate of $4.99, so I usually talk someone into buying something and splitting the shipping charge.

The same exact bottle sells for $45.99 at the local Ada's (health food store).

Jeff Mouland · 08-30-2007, 12:32 PM

So what should I look for ont he label of a fish oil, what constitutes a good fish oil besides price

08-30-2007, 08:31 AM	#1
Jeff Mouland Member Profile: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: St. John's Newfoundland Posts: 79	Why do people supplement with Fish Oil? I know the health benefits. But i'm wonderign why you would supplement if all the EFA's you need are contained in regular Zone eating?. Do you take fish oil because you want to add more calories from the best possible source? Are you useing that for your fat block instead of olive oil and almonds? Thanks in advance for responses

08-30-2007, 09:55 AM	#2
Ben Kaminski Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 874	Re: Why do people supplement with Fish Oil? Zone eating does not provide omega-3 fatty acids in and of itself. You have to select sources that actually contain the omega-3's. Fish oil is a good source of n-3s, so that is why we take it. What made you think that the Zone provides all the EFA's you need?
	__________________ Ben Kaminski Everyone plays the game, whether they know it or not.

08-30-2007, 10:24 AM	#3
Jeff Mouland Member Profile: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: St. John's Newfoundland Posts: 79	Re: Why do people supplement with Fish Oil? In reading Mastering the Zone Sears says that if you eat Salmon or Halibut once or twice a week then there is no need to supplement with Cod Liver Oil. I see supplementing mentioned alot here sooooo I was wondering why. And more self servingly should I be doing it

08-30-2007, 10:40 AM	#4
Brent Lucas Member Profile: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 199	Re: Why do people supplement with Fish Oil? 1 - My skin dries out and gets mighty itchy, red spots and all. I take fish oil, it doesn't do that. 2 - While I love fresh fish, I don't get allot in my diet 3 - Yes, calories 4 - Natural lubricant in the GI tract.
	__________________ "I am the Sword of my Family and the Shield of my Nation. If sent, I will crush everything you have built, burn all that you love, and kill every one of you."-Mookie

08-30-2007, 10:41 AM	#5
Jeff Mouland Member Profile: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: St. John's Newfoundland Posts: 79	Re: Why do people supplement with Fish Oil? So I am assuming that if I add Fish Oil then I should accoutn for that in my fat blocks. I used to use Udo's Choice is this recommended? If not what should I use?

08-30-2007, 10:44 AM	#6
Brandon Oto Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Cruz CA Posts: 3,003	Re: Why do people supplement with Fish Oil? Carlson Very Finest lemon flavored fish oil is great stuff if you can get it...

08-30-2007, 11:13 AM	#7
Ben Kaminski Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 874	Re: Why do people supplement with Fish Oil? Salmon and Halibut don't provide Cod Liver Oil, but they do provide omega 3 fats. Eating them 2x a week is good, but not great. Supplementing makes up the difference. Fish oil is different than Cod Liver Oil. Cod Liver oil is high in vitamin D, with some vitamin A, and some Omega 3 fats. Fish Oil only has omega 3 fats, but it has more than cod liver oil per unit volume. Most of us don't count oil supplements of any kind as a Zone fat block. Most of us use the cheapest fish oil you can buy, which is usually Kirklands at Costco for about 2.5 cents per 1g caplet. Generally you take 5-10 caplets per day.
	__________________ Ben Kaminski Everyone plays the game, whether they know it or not.

08-30-2007, 12:32 PM	#10
Jeff Mouland Member Profile: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: St. John's Newfoundland Posts: 79	Re: Why do people supplement with Fish Oil? So what should I look for ont he label of a fish oil, what constitutes a good fish oil besides price

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