Came across a pretty cool study...
Nutrition researchers fed their subjects a control diet for four weeks and measured body fat mass and metabolism. Then, they took 6 grams of fat out of the diet and replaced it with 6 grams of fish oil.
So, exactly the same calories & exactly the same fat. Only change was swapping out other fats for fish oil – and only 6 grams of it at that.
Results?
Nutrition researchers fed their subjects a control diet for four weeks and measured body fat mass and metabolism. Then, they took 6 grams of fat out of the diet and replaced it with 6 grams of fish oil.
So, exactly the same calories & exactly the same fat. Only change was swapping out other fats for fish oil – and only 6 grams of it at that.
Even though metabolism remained unchanged, the subjects LOST FAT!
What does this mean for you?
Start taking some freaking fish oil!!
I take about 12 grams a day in liquid form. I recommend at least 6 grams a day. Start with 2 grams (equals 1 capsule) with breakfast, the other with dinner. If your stomach still feels ok, add another gram (capsule) every few days until you reach six.
- The control group who kept on the original diet lost 0.7 pounds over the next 3 weeks.
- The fish oil group lost 2.2 pounds (over 3x as much) in the same amount of time.
What does this mean for you?
Start taking some freaking fish oil!!
I take about 12 grams a day in liquid form. I recommend at least 6 grams a day. Start with 2 grams (equals 1 capsule) with breakfast, the other with dinner. If your stomach still feels ok, add another gram (capsule) every few days until you reach six.
Not All Fish oil Capsules are created equal, make sure you check the labels!
Some helpful reminder before you buy:
Side Note: To keep fish burps to a minimum, take your capsules with food, get enteric coated capsules, take lemon-flavored fish oil, or keep your capsules in the fridge (good idea anyway).
Some helpful reminder before you buy:
- Make sure to get fish oil caps that have undergone high technology purification processes such as molecular distillation
- The best type of omega 3 fish oil has high DHA content (Of all the fatty acids in omega 3, it is DHA that provides the most health benefits)
Side Note: To keep fish burps to a minimum, take your capsules with food, get enteric coated capsules, take lemon-flavored fish oil, or keep your capsules in the fridge (good idea anyway).
If you’re interested in the study, here’s the citation:
Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 1997 Aug;21(8):637-43.And here’s a link to the abstract: Fish Oil Is Awesome
Effect of dietary fish oil on body fat mass and basal fat oxidation in healthy adults.
Couet C, Delarue J, Ritz P, Antoine JM, Lamisse F.
Laboratoire de Nutrition et Clinique Médicale A, J.E. 313, Université François Rabelais, 37000 Tours, France.
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