The Health Dance: Fish Oil: Why and How Much?

Fish oil is a long-chain form of n-3 fat (or Omega-3-fatty acid)... or in simple terms, it's the GOOD FAT. N-3 fats influence cancer, our immune system, insulin resistance (diabetes), neurodegeneration, recovery from activity, and fertility. AMAZING. Why didn't someone tell us this sooner?

Well in the "olden day" humans obtained all the n-3 fats they needed from wild game, fresh caught seafood, and even insects. As our diet has changed over the years we no longer get NEARLY enough of the protective n-3 fats.

GOOD NEWS we can take FISH OIL SUPPLEMENTS to get all the n-3 fats we need to prevent disease.

How Much Should I Take???

0.25g per 10lbs body weight for Maintenance for healthy adults who have taken a higher dose of fish oil for at least 3 months
0.5g per 10lbs body weight for Healthy adults who are active, sleeping well, and eating well
0.75g per 10lbs body weight for those recovering from injury, stressed, or eating poorly
1.0g per 10lbs body weight for those who are sick, diseased, or obese

[(BODY WEIGHT / 10) x Factor Underlined Above] x 1,000 = MILLIGRAMS OF FISH OIL YOU NEED EACH DAY

If the above calculation tells you to take over 5,000mg of fish oil I recommend high potent fish oil pills which are 3,000mg each (instead of the standard 1,000mg pill) or liquid fish oil which typically contains 1,300mg per teaspoon and comes in flavored varieties which can be hidden in salad dressings and other cooking.

Another tip that was passed along to me is to store your FISH OIL IN THE FREEZER. This eliminates the 'BURP' that often follows taking your fish oil.

Increase the Omega-3-Fatty Acids you get naturally in your diet by eating more flaxseed, soybeans, walnuts, green vegetables, and fatty fish (like salmon).