Fish Oils

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Exercise and Insulin Sensitivity

Physical activity has a profound effect on both acute and long-term insulin sensitivity. A single exercise session will result in the translocation of GLUT4, even in the absence of insulin.(2,8) This means that even individuals who are insulin resistant can increase muscle glucose uptake through exercise, as the uptake is somewhat non-insulin dependent. Exercise also improves long-term insulin sensitivity by increasing overall GLUT4 expression in trained skeletal muscle.

Going back to the consumption of high-glycemic carbohydrates after training, we can see that this is ideal timing, as GLUT4 expression and therefore glucose uptake will be maximized. This is because both the exercise session and the insulin spike from the ingested carbohydrate will trigger the translocation of GLUT4 transporters.

With this in mind, ingesting the bulk of dietary carbohydrate during the several hours following training becomes a great way to improve long-term insulin sensitivity, as they're being consumed when muscle tissue is the most sensitive to insulin.

As for what type of training yields the greatest effect on insulin sensitivity, both aerobic and resistance training have been shown to yield improvements, however, strength training may produce the greatest benefit.(3-7)


A Supplemental Approach

Once diet and training are in order, insulin sensitivity can be further improved through supplementation. Let's take a look at several supplements that may prove to be beneficial in our quest for ultimate sensitivity.


Omega-3 Fatty Acids

In addition to the million and one other reasons you should be getting plenty of omega-3 fatty acids, their ability to heighten insulin sensitivity is another.(9-12) Strive to consume at least ten grams of fish oil daily.

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One reason bodybuilders use fish oil is because it promotes insulin sensitivity.

[gdbear65]

how do you know he didnt ..chief?

I don't

ok I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

One of the most important functions of EPA & DHA, the primary Omega 3 EFAs in fish oil, is in the production of eicosanoids, specifically anti-inflammatory prostaglandins PGE1 & PGE3. Omega 3 EFAs also help with arthritis, acne, hypertension, IBD, depression and a host of other ailments. Research has shown that supplementing with fish oil lowers triglycerides. And in animal studies it has been shown to slow and possibly prevent tumor growth, not coincidentally, in countries where women consume the highest amounts of fish, they have the fewest incidences of breast cancer. There's more but I can't remember all of it.

[Bouncer]

i think you just trying to be a dick and thats fine.

i dont try. :P

all i am saying is that is seemed like you were implying that all fish oil has toxins etc..

no big deal.

[NYCmitch25]

i think you just trying to be a dick and thats fine. i was trying to make the point buy from a reputable place in my original post, dont buy just anything. i was contributing to the post and it the link i posted i lists brands under worse Twinlabs is on there which is a pretty popular in bbling community.

[Bouncer]

you took that statement too literal. i guess you dont mind PCB's plus high levels of mercury. i have a link to support it,

the level of mercury and PCB's found in the top fish oil brands is so low it is considered untraceable.

post a link saying otherwise about any top brand.

[NYCmitch25]

thats kind of a false statement. you say "all kinds of shit they found in it." not really true, they only found shit in like 2 out of 50 brands tested and those brands were no name brands. costco brand is consistent good quality and tested so.

you took that statement too literal. i guess you dont mind PCB's plus high levels of mercury. i have a link to support it, not sure why its so false... im try to inform him on staying away from no name brands or generics which may be harmful.

[Bouncer]

There's nothing like the taste of fish oil burps :evil:

i put my caps in the freezer, stays harder and goes deeper into the stomach. no fish oil burps for me.

[gdbear65]

I'd stick with brands that are pharmaceutical grade quality - NutraSea, Nordic Naturals, Carlson Labs and Natural Factors - I'm sure there are others, but these are the ones I know. One of the concerns with cheaper brands is the oil may go rancid quite quickly, which doesn't affect it's nutritional value, but it will repeat on you. There's nothing like the taste of fish oil burps :evil:

[Bouncer]

^stfu

i used to do the 6-10 a day but recently i not sure about it. i scaled back my intake of fish oil from supplements righ now. the source of the fish oil is suspect all kinds of shit they found in it.

thats kind of a false statement. you say "all kinds of shit they found in it." not really true, they only found shit in like 2 out of 50 brands tested and those brands were no name brands. costco brand is consistent good quality and tested so.

[NYCmitch25]

List of brands which were tested for type of oil etc. help you make a descion on a brand
Fish Oil Supplements - Seafood Selector - Environmental Defense Fund

Worse brands:
TwinLabs
Kmart
Omega Protein
Rite Aid
Solaray

[NYCmitch25]

^stfu

i used to do the 6-10 a day but recently i not sure about it. i scaled back my intake of fish oil from supplements righ now. the source of the fish oil is suspect all kinds of shit they found in it. try to buy it reputable places if that exsists. there are some many other sources of health fats. the omega3 reduces inflamation which is a very good for overall health. could help you shoulder

quick search ...
Fish oil - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Supplements
Many people have turned to fish oil supplements to get adequate omega-3 fatty acids.

Fish oil supplements have sometimes come under scrutiny in recent years. In early 2006, government agencies such as the Food Standards Agency in the UK and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland reported PCB levels that exceeded the strict new European maximum limits in several fish oil brands,[3][4] which required temporary withdrawal of these brands. To address the growing concern over contaminated fish oil supplements, the International Fish Oil Standards program, a voluntary review process, was created at University of Guelph.

Patented production purification processes do however exist in order to remove pollutants and dioxins from fish oil to levels far below the EU limits. This is called stripping technology.

Most of the fish oils used for Omega purposes are originating from Peru, Chile and Morocco because the Omega 3 levels in the fish caught in these areas are higher (around 30%) than in Scandinavian and other fish oils (around 20%). Fish oils are being used in the Omega 3 industry to produce nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. However, the largest off-takers of the Omega 3 fish oils are still the leading buyers with the big fish feed companies such as Ewos, Skretting and Biomar in the lead.

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not to be mean, but have you ever heard of Google?

how do you know he didnt ..chief?

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they are 1000mgs of fish oil but only 300mgs total of EPA and DHA (the important stuff). this is the average dose in fish caps.

i would bump your dose up.

Will try 6 a day

[Bouncer]

it depends on the dose of each capsule. I only take 3 a day but mine are 1000mgs

they are 1000mgs of fish oil but only 300mgs total of EPA and DHA (the important stuff). this is the average dose in fish caps.

i would bump your dose up.