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monounsaturates are good for you, but they're not efa's.

i came across this dilemma myself... fish oil is quite a bit more expensive. if you're on a budget, i'm guessing one might get by on plenty of flax, walnuts, and some actual (fatty) fish a couple times a week. not sure though. i'm paranoid now and i've decided to play it safe and splurge for...

flax is a good source of O3 because it's cheap, but it's still a plant source w/o any DHA/EPA. from what i've been reading lately, it takes nearly 20g of ALA for the body to make just one gram of DHA. anyone know for sure? almonds contain healthy monounsaturated (omega-9) fats, like olives...

ok, bryan seems to have answered my original question re: CLA in the fish oil thread. but i have one more, for anyone who might have advice: should CLA be counted in my daily caloric intake, given that i'm trying to have it after a meal and actually have it act as "excess" calories...

since i don't seem to be getting a response to this in the fish oil thread in the supplements forum, might as well ask it here... does the vit A and D develop toxic levels in the body if one maintains a 1TBSP/day intake of cod liver oil?

most plant omega-3 sources do NOT contain any significant amount of EPA or DHA. only ALA, which must be converted to DHA/EPA, a process that is apparently not too efficient.

what about vit A and D toxicity from cod liver oil? and about the CLA, bryan... what is the study that led you to recommend 6-10g in the FAQ?

okay, so supposedly wild and free-range animals (and their eggs and milk) that aren't primarily grain-fed have a much better EFA profile, with an n6:n3 ratio approaching 3:1 in some cases. first of all, where can you purchase these products? i haven't looked for the special eggs/dairy yet, but...

hey, now that i'm trying out some cod liver oil, i'm wondering about the possible toxicity of the vitamins A and D, which cod liver oil has ample amounts of. since fat soluble vitamins tend to stick around in the body, i'm wondering at what levels should i be worried? i'm looking to take in...

btw, do you do this, blade? :D now that you've mentioned it, i'm getting paranoid myself, wanting to protect my investment. does the water, even though it sinks to the bottom, still get in the way and end up in your spoon when you pour it?

thanks, blade. always with the answers :) water in the bottle, huh? wow, that's hardcore.

bryan? anyone? further comments? sorry for prodding.

bump... double checking - so it's okay if it doesn't come refrigerated on the shelf? and is the price acceptable? tastes great, btw

can't wait for the vanilla! ;)

depends on your complexion and geographical latitude though. the darker your skin is naturally and the farther you are away from the tropics, the more you need. if your complexion is darker than many east asians or some latinos, and/or you live north of the carolinas or s. cali (in the US)...

if you're trying to gain weight, just have a rough idea of your macronutrient ratios and eat. for some, it does require you to eat often and until you're uncomfortably stuffed. if your fat gain becomes noticeable, cut back gradually. for dieting/cutting, you will probably have to be...

which study(ies) is bryan referring to then, when he states that 6-10g is necessary for an effect?

huh? yeah, the total calories is what matters, but i don't see your point? if you're "bulking" and taking in 18xBW or more, the carbs give you quicker energy and are generally cheaper to boot. whereas cheap protein sources like meat and eggs will add more fat to your diet pretty...

some of the articles i've read at bodybuilding.com and i think somewhere else say it's dangerous when you reach 1-2 full grams. webmd seems to corroborate this, (search for "zinc" and "toxicity") only bothering to mention dangers reaching similar amounts. dunno if others...

i've been enamored by vitaminshoppe lately. they're full of the usual scam-oriented cr_p too, but the stuff i DO want, they usually offer at decent prices. i hate GNC, but if managed to pull that off, HSN would really make headway. oh, bodybuilding.com actually has an online store - i've...