Omegas May Be More Important Than a Multivitamin for Some, but are Absolutely Essential for All
The amount, and the results of research supporting the health benefits of omega supplementation has been truly astounding in recent years. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to provide a myriad of health benefits such as reducing inflammation, improving cardiovascular health, increasing the efficiency of the heart during exercise, maintaining healthy blood lipid profiles and, even, increasing fat metabolism and lean mass gain.
To those still stuck on the common misconception that all fats equal, and thus bad for you, this will be hard to grasp, but for those who have been paying the least bit of attention to nutritional science over the past 10 years, you recognize this couldn’t be further from the truth. Fat is, in fact, essential for our body to function properly. In fact, it plays a critical role in the function of every cell in the body. Therefore, our fat “concern” should be with those ugly, bad saturated fats, which should absolutely be limited in our diets. However, the good, polyunsaturated fatty acids are vital for normal life functions, but since they cannot be made in the human body, they must be supplied through the diet.
And now, the fact that many scientific studies have actually shown substantial increases in fat metabolism with omega supplementation, you have even more reason to make this a staple of your daily nutritional intake.
Scientists from Gettysburg College (Pennsylvania) conducted research investigating the effects of fish-oil supplementation on resting metabolic rate (RMR), body composition and cortisol levels in healthy men and women. In this double-blind study baseline (pre-supplementation) measures of RMR, body composition (using a Bod Pod) and cortisol(from saliva) were completed after fasting. The researchers randomly put subjects in two groups that received four capsules (4 grams) per day of either safflower oil (containing only omega-6 fatty acid) or fish oil (containing only omega-3 fatty acid). They were instructed to take two capsules with breakfast and two capsules with dinner for six weeks. After six weeks of supplementation subjects returned to the lab to be tested again for RMR, body composition and cortisol levels.
A very important note…the participants did not manipulate or control their regular diets during the study.
The researchers reported those who took the fish-oil supplement had over a 1-pound increase in lean mass and a 1-pound loss in fat mass, whereas the safflower oil group exhibited no changes. Interestingly, the study authors reported no change in RMR or body mass among either group, but cortisol levels tended to be lower in the fish-oil group. The tendency for lower cortisol in the fish-oil group correlated with their increase in lean mass and decrease in fat mass.
This research suggests changes in body composition with high quality supplemental omega-3 fatty acids are a result of the impact of omega-3 fatty acids on cortisol levels. Couple this with what is already known about the benefits of supplemental omegas and you have no reason in the world to not be including this highly beneficial solution to your daily regimen. And, if you eat fish less than twice a week on average, it is even more important for you to ensure ample omega-3 intake.
Remember, a high-quality omega supplement can not only support a healthy metabolism and weight management as per the research above, it also helps promote healthy hair, skin and nails, and supports a healthy immune system. In fact, by playing a key role in cardiovascular activity by supporting normal blood flow and healthy blood pressure, consuming omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. info via wechangelivesdaily.com
Dr. Mauro Di Pasquala, a world-renowned expert on nutrition and sports medicine, states there may be a connection between fish oil and muscle health. He says the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil are particularly beneficial because these essential fatty acids (EFAs) slow down, or even inhibit, muscle proteolysis, which is the breaking down of muscle proteins. Proteins are the "building blocks of life"; the body uses protein to rebuild and repair tissue on the muscles and organs. Protein is the ONLY macro nutrient that builds and maintains muscles, so it is important especially for an athlete or someone trying to build muscle to consume an adequate amount of protein daily.
Basically, if you don’t get the proper amount of protein in your diet, your body will struggle to make new proteins and will actually start to break down muscle you already have.
If our body needs protein to keep what we’ve got and build on what we have, then one can surmise that protein needs fish oil to get the job done right.
Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in Missouri examined the effects of fish oil on protein synthesis, which is the process in which cells build proteins. The researchers found after conducting several studies in both young and older adults that omega-3 fatty acids stimulate muscle protein synthesis, which can substantially increase the anabolic effects of the post-workout window when insulin and amino acid concentrations spike. In other words, your body keeps lifting weights long after you’ve left the gym when you add fish oil to your protein-filled diet.
Charles Poliquin, a Canadian strength training coach, has trained and/or consulted numerous world class athletes and professional sports teams. He is a huge advocate of fish oil and offers some great scientific explanations as to why fish oil works on his website, but one of my favorite things about his website is the story he tells about his experience when he added 45 grams of fish oil to a first-round draft pick for the NFL and the player put on 29 pounds of lean body mass in one month. Who wouldn’t want results like that?
Fish oil is gaining traction in the media for its benefits to the brain and heart, but what if it could also help us achieve the physique we wanted too? With all that being said, there are a lot of different fish oils on the market making a lot of claims. Which oils are the quality ones? And which ones are palatable?
The amount, and the results of research supporting the health benefits of omega supplementation has been truly astounding in recent years. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to provide a myriad of health benefits such as reducing inflammation, improving cardiovascular health, increasing the efficiency of the heart during exercise, maintaining healthy blood lipid profiles and, even, increasing fat metabolism and lean mass gain.
Talk show host, Dr. Oz, and Consumer Labs Report recommend Advocare's OmegaPlex!
After investigating popular nutritional supplements on the market and finding shocking results, Dr. Oz recommends OUR products so that you avoid dangerous nutritional solutions and ensure that you and your family are only putting the highest quality products in your bodies, as well as, actually getting the benefits that you are paying for!
Their research showed what we are already well aware of, that not all “fish oils” are created equal! The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil are the brain-boosting, heart-healthy good fats that have a multitude of anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties. Unfortunately, most people are not getting the benefits they think they are. Over 30% of the fish oil supplements tested failed for either containing less of the omega-3s than the bottle had promised, or for being spoiled. That, in and of itself, is scary!
AdvoCare’s Omegaplex Omega-3s not only passed ConsumerLab.com’s tests but was one of ONLY two “omegas” recommended by Dr. Oz himself!
So there is no question, we choose OmegaPlex for our omega-3 solution because it meets the highest quality standards of product safety and efficacy. Not only does OmegaPlex use high-quality marine lipid concentrates, which must meet strict analytical testing requirements for environmental contaminants, quantity of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and oxidation as indicators of safety, purity, potency and freshness, it also contains both EPA and DHA, in the right proportions for maximum benefit.
Be aware in advance, most fish oil supplements will contain one or the other, but not typically both, and almost never in the right, proven ratio. Lastly, to further enhance its benefits, OmegaPlex also contains the antioxidant vitamin E in its most active form to further ensure omega-3 fatty acid stability.
As we always suggest, don’t merely take our word for the quality of the solutions we recommend, do your homework! We know the reasons to choose AdvoCare solutions for you and your family, and we have thousands of real-world testimonials to confirm our decision, but you still need to understand the “whys” for yourself.
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