Fish Oil for Fat Loss - can it really help you get in shape?
Early studies on fish oil and fat loss
Does it work in humans - what’s in it for me?
Fish oil as part of a non-dieting habitual lifestyle
Fish oil combined with exercise
Fish oil combined with a calorie restricted diet
Fish oil combined with a calorie restricted diet and exercise
Perspective on fish oil and fat loss
It’s getting better – fat loss combined with lean mass (muscle) gain
Mechanism – how does it work?
Summary
To maximize the fat loss and muscle growth effect of fish oil, aim for a daily fish oil dose that provides you with at least 1,900 mg (1.9 g) EPA and 1,500 mg (1.5 g) DHA. Ideally, strive to get at minimum about 4000 mg (4 g) EPA + DHA combined. As of this writing, there is not enough research data to make precise recommendations on any specific EPA-to-DHA ratio for fat loss.
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