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Benefits of Fish Oil and Flax Seed Oil following workouts and in general.?
Currently I just started taking fish oil. I was under the impression and recall studies (article in Men's Health) that fish oil is good for your brain, blood vessels, removing free radicals, and reducing muscle soreness. Focus on this would be muscle soreness and cardiovascular improvements.
I am highly leaning towards also incorporating flax seed oil into my diet.
Currently I take fish oil in the mornings, before bed, and after workouts.
Someone with a background in nutrition suggested I take both at the same time. If also states fish oil is better for cardiovascular health whereas flax seed oil is better for reducing muscle soreness.
I was curious what some of the nutritionally minded individuals in here thought of this.
My goals are to cut fat, increase/maintain strength, and improve cardiovascular health.
2 Answers
- Susan SLv 71 decade agoFavourite answer
It probably makes little difference whether you take them together or separately. They both will be absorbed.
- 5 years ago
If this is an either-or choice, take fish oil. Best bet is to take both, as flax gives you fiber as well. You have to crush the flax to permit the body to digest the oils. If you don't do this, the flax seeds pass through the body intact and yield no benefits. Some background: The Inuit have very few heart attacks, because their diet is mainly fish. It's the omega-3 fatty acid in the fish that does the trick. Two kinds of omega-3 fatty acids exist in fish: EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid, and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), Henceforth you and I shall call them by their initials. These two acids help reduce artery wall inflammation and blood triglycerides, plus help the heart beat more regularly. Salmon sardines albacore tuna and herring are good sources. Flaxseed contains linolenic acid, which our body converts to EPA and DHA Only 8-20% of this acid changes to EPA. A maximum of 9% goes into DHA Soybeans and walnuts also contain linolenic acid, but watch out for the calories in the walnuts. Two fish meals a week (a meal is 3.5 ounces) a week gives you the omega-3 fatty acid you need. If you don't like fish, get fish oil capsules. Cheers!
