Health & Fitness: Omega-3 Fish Oil & Weight Loss

Don't worry, I'm not about to start writing a science paper. I just wanted to share some useful information.

Taking a capsule of Omega-3 Fish Oil 45 minutes prior to working out will help burn more fat during and after your workout.


A journal published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition conducted a study to determine the effects of omega-3 fish oil when combined with exercise.

They had a group that took the fish oil without exercise, a group that took fish oil with exercise and similar groups who took sunflower oil supplements (the placebo).

At the end of the study they found that those who combined exercise and the supplement lost weight but those who combined exercise and the fish oil supplement, lost more weight (almost 1.5kg of fat mass). The exercise constituted of 45 minutes of walking or running three days a week in conjunction with taking a 6g capsule of Omega-3 fish oil. Participants kept their regular diet of around 2000kcal a day

After reading up on this study, I realized that there could be no harm in trying this out. After all the benefits of taking Omega-3 supplements include reducing risk for heart disease and reducing levels of LDL and triglycerides (i.e. "the bad fat" that contributes to high cholesterol levels). Seriously just Google benefits of Omega-3 and you'll be amazed. (Click here, I've done it for you)

I am considering trying this out but there are so many brands of Omega-3 Fish Oil supplements, that I have no idea which one to choose!

Let me know if you're planning on trying it out!

Peace lovies.

Til the next post.

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