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In an attempt to drag your asses into this century ive decided to copy and past from another website a short bit about why its important to have essential fatty acids in the diet. Now you can go out and buy your fish oil caps.
Seriously though, they really make a difference, to the point where you can feel the difference. I take 10 X 1000mg caps a day. Important note is to get ones that state they have 18% EPA / 12% DHA, this is common but look for it.
Ive highlighted the important bits, it doesnt matter if you dont know what all the chemicals are and so on, though you really should if you take training seriously as diet is so important to your effectiveness as a fighter.
Source: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/md85.htm
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Omega 3 Fatty Acids
The omega-3's acids (known as EPA and DHA respectively) increase fatty acid oxidation (burning of fat), basal metabolic rates (BMR), and lower cholesterol.
What Does BMR Stand For?
Base (or Basil) Metabolic Rate. This is the number of calories you would expend if you did zero activity all day.
Omega-3 fatty acids also provide an anabolic effect by increasing the binding of IGF-1 to skeletal muscle and improving insulin sensitivity, even on diets high in fat which have a tendency to decrease insulin sensitivity. As well, fish oils may also have important implications for women prone to osteoporosis since they appear to decrease calcium excretion.
What Does Anabolic Mean?
Anabolic refers to the metabolic process that is characterized by molecular growth, such as the increase of muscle mass. Thus, it means "muscle-building" in most common bodybuilding contexts.
What Is IGF-1?
IGF-1 is a protein hormone similar in molecular structure to insulin. IGF-1 plays an important role in childhood growth and continues to have anabolic effects in adults.
IGF-1 is produced by the liver upon stimulation by HGH (human growth hormone), and stimulates and regulates cell growth and multiplication in bones, cartilage, and nerve cells, among other things.
Omega-3's also stimulate prostaglandin production. Prostaglandins are chemical messengers that regulate activity in body cells on a moment-to-moment basis and are involved in critical functions like blood pressure regulation, insulin sensitivity, immune system and anti-inflammatory responses. They're also involved in a myriad of other functions, many of which have yet to be fully identified.
If you have a problem producing prostaglandins or experience an imbalance between the different kinds of prostaglandins, overall health can be affected. EFA deficiency can lead to many problems including cardiovascular, hormonal, neurological, musculoskeletal, and immune dysfunction.
What Are Prostaglandins?
Prostaglandins are hormone-like compounds produced in body tissue that help control blood pressure, smooth muscle activity, inflammation, glandular secretion, calcium movement, hormone regulation, and cell growth control.
Prostaglandins also control the substances involved in the transmission of nerve impulses, participate in the body's defenses against infection, and regulate the rate of metabolism.
Seriously though, they really make a difference, to the point where you can feel the difference. I take 10 X 1000mg caps a day. Important note is to get ones that state they have 18% EPA / 12% DHA, this is common but look for it.
Ive highlighted the important bits, it doesnt matter if you dont know what all the chemicals are and so on, though you really should if you take training seriously as diet is so important to your effectiveness as a fighter.
Source: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/md85.htm
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Omega 3 Fatty Acids
The omega-3's acids (known as EPA and DHA respectively) increase fatty acid oxidation (burning of fat), basal metabolic rates (BMR), and lower cholesterol.
What Does BMR Stand For?
Base (or Basil) Metabolic Rate. This is the number of calories you would expend if you did zero activity all day.
Omega-3 fatty acids also provide an anabolic effect by increasing the binding of IGF-1 to skeletal muscle and improving insulin sensitivity, even on diets high in fat which have a tendency to decrease insulin sensitivity. As well, fish oils may also have important implications for women prone to osteoporosis since they appear to decrease calcium excretion.
What Does Anabolic Mean?
Anabolic refers to the metabolic process that is characterized by molecular growth, such as the increase of muscle mass. Thus, it means "muscle-building" in most common bodybuilding contexts.
What Is IGF-1?
IGF-1 is a protein hormone similar in molecular structure to insulin. IGF-1 plays an important role in childhood growth and continues to have anabolic effects in adults.
IGF-1 is produced by the liver upon stimulation by HGH (human growth hormone), and stimulates and regulates cell growth and multiplication in bones, cartilage, and nerve cells, among other things.
Omega-3's also stimulate prostaglandin production. Prostaglandins are chemical messengers that regulate activity in body cells on a moment-to-moment basis and are involved in critical functions like blood pressure regulation, insulin sensitivity, immune system and anti-inflammatory responses. They're also involved in a myriad of other functions, many of which have yet to be fully identified.
If you have a problem producing prostaglandins or experience an imbalance between the different kinds of prostaglandins, overall health can be affected. EFA deficiency can lead to many problems including cardiovascular, hormonal, neurological, musculoskeletal, and immune dysfunction.
What Are Prostaglandins?
Prostaglandins are hormone-like compounds produced in body tissue that help control blood pressure, smooth muscle activity, inflammation, glandular secretion, calcium movement, hormone regulation, and cell growth control.
Prostaglandins also control the substances involved in the transmission of nerve impulses, participate in the body's defenses against infection, and regulate the rate of metabolism.