Flax seed oil...

[whoa4]

I'm about to make that purchase gentlemen. I know some of you use it...how does it work for you guys

[Big H]

Great supplement that should be used by EVERYONE. It does so many positive things for your body (too many list), but for lifters its been known to promote the following: Stronger joints and connective tissue, lower bodyfat, increased muscle mass through higher GH production, regularity, great looking skin, etc.

Its the Omega 3 in Flax Seed that makes it so good for you. You can also try Fish Oils if you want the full chain of EFA's.

I pop about 16 capsules (1 gram per capsule) a day (4 capsules, 4 times a day) to get my serving, but it depends on what you want. The straight up Oil provides a lot of Flax in 1 or 2 tablespoons but some people can't stand the taste (tastes like grass). I switched to the capsules cuz its more conveineint for my schedule and lifestyle.

To really see the benefits of Flax you gotta supplement for about a week consistently, and then you'll start noticing differences. The first one most people see if the increased flexibility in their joints and relief of pain that was once there.

Just take them and you'll notice the difference.

[whoa4]

Great supplement that should be used by EVERYONE. It does so many positive things for your body (too many list), but for lifters its been known to promote the following: Stronger joints and connective tissue, lower bodyfat, increased muscle mass through higher GH production, regularity, great looking skin, etc.

Its the Omega 3 in Flax Seed that makes it so good for you. You can also try Fish Oils if you want the full chain of EFA's.

I pop about 16 capsules (1 gram per capsule) a day (4 capsules, 4 times a day) to get my serving, but it depends on what you want. The straight up Oil provides a lot of Flax in 1 or 2 tablespoons but some people can't stand the taste (tastes like grass). I switched to the capsules cuz its more conveineint for my schedule and lifestyle.

To really see the benefits of Flax you gotta supplement for about a week consistently, and then you'll start noticing differences. The first one most people see if the increased flexibility in their joints and relief of pain that was once there.

Just take them and you'll notice the difference.
Thanks Big H, I remember you using them and being a big advocate on it. My instructor recommended it for me because she noticed m lack of energ in the gym (also sleep) said she just started using it herself...

I might put my girl up on it to. I will take the liquid kind though, mix it in mith my food or shakes...

thanks

[Big H]

Yea I forgot about the shake option. Add them to a protein shake with a Multivitamin and in essence you'll have a MRP. Just make sure you take it daily. A lot of people lower bodyfat just by supplementing EFAs like Flax Seed.

[whoa4]

Yea I forgot about the shake option. Add them to a protein shake with a Multivitamin and in essence you'll have a MRP. Just make sure you take it daily. A lot of people lower bodyfat just by supplementing EFAs like Flax Seed.
Thanks again SHould I take the Flax Seed oi everyday? And should I take the protein shakes everyday?

[Logic86]

good thread Logic didn't even know the benifits of flax seed oil till he read this thread good looking out people also whoa you should look into green tea as well it has plenty of benifits

[Big H]

Thanks again SHould I take the Flax Seed oi everyday? And should I take the protein shakes everyday?

Yea, every single day, including weekends. The shakes are up to you. If you want you can use a combination of the capsules and the Oil.

[whoa4]

Yea, every single day, including weekends. The shakes are up to you. If you want you can use a combination of the capsules and the Oil.
Aight then, just checking. i'm gonna get up on it tomorrow. Does GNC seel it, or can I get it at the Vitamin Shoppe???

and yea, logic, I drink green tea, but not the real herbal type. After every worout I go to the gas station and get some

[Big H]

Aight then, just checking. i'm gonna get up on it tomorrow. Does GNC seel it, or can I get it at the Vitamin Shoppe???

and yea, logic, I drink green tea, but not the real herbal type. After every worout I go to the gas station and get some

GNC has both the caps and Oil. If your going for the caps get the 1000mg caps. Check out their fish oil while your there too.

[whoa4]

GNC has both the caps and Oil. If your going for the caps get the 1000mg caps. Check out their fish oil while your there too.
aight, I was gonna go tomorrow.
How much does it usually run you in price?

[Big H]

Well last time I went I bought the 360 capsule bottle for around $23.

[MadGifted]

I'm about to make that purchase gentlemen. I know some of you use it...how does it work for you guys

It did wonders for Barry Bonds and Gary Sheffield.

[whoa4]

It did wonders for Barry Bonds and Gary Sheffield.
I thought those were the roids :guilty:

[MadGifted]

I thought those were the roids :guilty:

My humor is lost upon y'all I see.

:laugh:

[Shaolin Temple]

It did wonders for Barry Bonds and Gary Sheffield.


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I think only Bonds said anything about the flaxseed oil.

Then again, they used to workout together.

[Smalley Biggs]

i recently started taking one tablespoon of fresh flax seed oil but i stopped, not because of the taste but it was making me feel slightly nauseous for some reason. I read that 3 tablespoons of flax seeds = 1 tablespoon of flax seed oil, and i also read that there are some nutrients in the seeds that aren't in the oil so what i started doing is grinding 2 tablespoons of seeds and puting them on yogurt, twice daily.

if you're gonna eat the seeds it's very important to grind them because otherwise your body doesn't break them down and you just sh1t them out. they grind up pretty good in a coffee grinder and it tastes alot better than the oil.

[Smalley Biggs]

also i read olive oil is very good for you too, so i recently started taking one tablespoon of that as well.

[whoa4]

well, I bought the capsules. SO far, i'm only gonna take 3 a day. I bought 360 for about 20, I might go up to 4 when I see definite changes. Are the changes i body obvious after taking those for awhile?

[Big H]

well, I bought the capsules. SO far, i'm only gonna take 3 a day. I bought 360 for about 20, I might go up to 4 when I see definite changes. Are the changes i body obvious after taking those for awhile?

Up it to 12 caps a day.

The changes won't seem blatanly obvious, but like I said look for some of the early signs like increased flexibility, no more joint pain, better skin, better sleep, more regular bowel movements, etc. The muscle and fat burning aspects of Flax Seed are more behind-the-scenes if you will. Flax doesn't make you gain muscle or strength, but it kicks start the production of Testosterone and GH in your body which in turn leads to better results.

Your gonna also notice an increase in Cardiovascular capabilities; running, HIIT, etc. Flax Seed has been used for years in treating Cardiovascular issues.

[whoa4]

Up it to 12 caps a day.

The changes won't seem blatanly obvious, but like I said look for some of the early signs like increased flexibility, no more joint pain, better skin, better sleep, more regular bowel movements, etc. The muscle and fat burning aspects of Flax Seed are more behind-the-scenes if you will. Flax doesn't make you gain muscle or strength, but it kicks start the production of Testosterone and GH in your body which in turn leads to better results.

Your gonna also notice an increase in Cardiovascular capabilities; running, HIIT, etc. Flax Seed has been used for years in treating Cardiovascular issues.
aight, I'll up it.

that'll leave me enough capsuls for 30 days.

[Big H]

aight, I'll up it.

that'll leave me enough capsuls for 30 days.

Yea I mean caps are nice, but when you start wanting mega-doses of it you may want to step it up to the Oil or actual Flax Seeds. Add them to protein shakes and blend it so it masks the grassy taste.

Also look into picking up some Fish Oils too; another very healthy choice which provides all the Essential Fatty Acids.

[whoa4]

Yea I mean caps are nice, but when you start wanting mega-doses of it you may want to step it up to the Oil or actual Flax Seeds. Add them to protein shakes and blend it so it masks the grassy taste.

Also look into picking up some Fish Oils too; another very healthy choice which provides all the Essential Fatty Acids.
I was about to get the oil, but It required to be cooled and I don't have a freezer in my dorm. If it's not necessary, I'll get the oil next time

[Big H]

I was about to get the oil, but It required to be cooled and I don't have a freezer in my dorm. If it's not necessary, I'll get the oil next time

It just has to be kept cold.

[whoa4]

It just has to be kept cold.
well, I won't have that luxury until I get home. I got a fridge i my dorm, but I don't put nothing important n that sh*t

[makavalli]

It just has to be kept cold.


oh shyt so the oil cant be left at room temperature?

[Big H]

oh shyt so the oil cant be left at room temperature?

Well thats up for debate. The issue is keeping sunlight from hitting the actual oil; if you shop around you'll notice that flax seed oils or pills have special coatings and so does the actual bottle containing them. Since most Oils are cold-pressed they expect you to keep them cold to extend shelf-life, but certain products don't require it. Some oils can have a shelf-life of 1 year without refrigeration.

[Smalley Biggs]

If you buy the fresh kind that's refridgerated at the supermarket then I wouldn't even risk keeping it unrefridgerated, i heard that **** can be pretty nasty if it goes rancid.

[Shaolin Temple]

big H, do you have a link to the flax seed oil you purchase? I went to a health store, but the manager didn't really help much since he never tried it and was going by what he heard. He spoke in an unsure tone, so I basically didn't get sh1t.

[makavalli]

Well thats up for debate. The issue is keeping sunlight from hitting the actual oil; if you shop around you'll notice that flax seed oils or pills have special coatings and so does the actual bottle containing them. Since most Oils are cold-pressed they expect you to keep them cold to extend shelf-life, but certain products don't require it. Some oils can have a shelf-life of 1 year without refrigeration.


oh ok cause i buy my oil from gnc and i just read on the bottle to refrigerate after breaking the seal.i feel like a dyck cause im been takin it for damn near a year and leaving it out so i might see a big difference in it now since i only got about a day or 2 of freshness lol

[Smalley Biggs]

big H, do you have a link to the flax seed oil you purchase? I went to a health store, but the manager didn't really help much since he never tried it and was going by what he heard. He spoke in an unsure tone, so I basically didn't get sh1t.

if you have a wild oats or natural food market in your area ask them where the nutritional oils are and they'll be there already refridgerated.

check out this recipe i found and been eating the last week

-1 cup of plain low fat yogurt (or cottage chesse, i read yogurt helps your body to digest the oil better)
-1 tbsp of flax seed oil
-2 tbsp of ground flax seeds
-fresh sliced pineapple (or any other fruit)

mix well in a bowl

i gotta say this tastes great, don't even tast the oil at all

[Big H]

big H, do you have a link to the flax seed oil you purchase? I went to a health store, but the manager didn't really help much since he never tried it and was going by what he heard. He spoke in an unsure tone, so I basically didn't get sh1t.

I usually just go to GNC and pick up their flax seed caps, but if I want quality oil I buy online:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sun/flax.html

or, this one is also good if you want the complete chain (3-6-9 EFA's):

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sun/efa.html

[Shaolin Temple]

good looks peoples!!

[Logic86]

This thread made Logic interested and made Logic cop a bottle today 120 capsules(1000mg) for $12 the taste ain't bad just takes some getting used to....Logic will post an update in a week or too when and if he sees results

[NYC Rebel]

Excellent supplement.

My girl used it throughout her pregnancy.

My son is 3 months old and hasn't even had as much as a cold.

[Chocolate91]

I've heard about Flax seed oil, but never knew what it does.

Props to everyone contributin' 2 the thread, very informative!!

[Big H]

Its a very overlooked supplement. I started taking it a few years back and it simply become routine for taking it; anyone can benefit from it.

[Sedd]

I'm going up to hi health today and getting some. I take fish oil already, but I need to step it up some.

[Caramella]

Up it to 12 caps a day.
The changes won't seem blatanly obvious, but like I said look for some of the early signs like increased flexibility, no more joint pain, better skin, better sleep, more regular bowel movements, etc. The muscle and fat burning aspects of Flax Seed are more behind-the-scenes if you will. Flax doesn't make you gain muscle or strength, but it kicks start the production of Testosterone and GH in your body which in turn leads to better results.
Your gonna also notice an increase in Cardiovascular capabilities; running, HIIT, etc. Flax Seed has been used for years in treating Cardiovascular issues.

I purchased the flax seed oil capsules that contain 1000mg from GNC but the bottle said to take only one capsule a day. Is okay to take more or should I stick to what is recommended by the bottle?

**This question is out to anyone that can answer.

[khalid a.k.a Genocide]

I purchased the flax seed oil capsules that contain 1000mg from GNC but the bottle said to take only one capsule a day. Is okay to take more or should I stick to what is recommended by the bottle?

**This question is out to anyone that can answer.

You can take 1-3 capsules a day with meals. or depending on how many meals you consume a day, take one with every meal. I take one flax seed oil capsule(1000mg) with every meal and I eat 6-8 meals a day.

[Caramella]

You can take 1-3 capsules a day with meals. or depending on how many meals you consume a day, take one with every meal. I take one flax seed oil capsule(1000mg) with every meal and I eat 6-8 a day.

Thank you!:)

[offthabooks]

also i read olive oil is very good for you too, so i recently started taking one tablespoon of that as well.
yea olive oil is very good for you...I'm mediterranean so it's always been a big part of my diet...one ounce per day is what's recommended & make sure it's extra virgin olive oil

I've been taking the flax capsules for about 3 years now ...this stuff does amazing things for your skin...I also eat uncle sam cereal everyday which has whole flaxseed in it
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[Julius Hodge]

So using this in conjunction with my ECA stack will work too huh? It doesn't react badly with the "E" part of the stack does it?

[JunkYard AkbaR]

Its all about Fish Oil, fuk the flax. Read about it.

[Priest B. Pimpish]

I don't see what the hype is about flax seed oil. It's become big business nowadays. Fish Oil is pretty awful with the contaminants and all. It's not filtered out.

Flax seed oil only contains ALA, which is the first in the chain of Omega 3's. It is then converted to EPA and then to DHA, but the rate is not very efficient with Flax Seed Oil, only 2-10% depending on your body. Furthermore, it's unstable and it's solely fat. I suggest freshly ground flax seed because of the added nutrients you'll benefit from.

Fish oil contains both DHA and EPA, I believe. But, it also contains harmful contaminants. It's not worth it.

The best source, IMO, of Omega 3 would be algae. This is where fish get their Omega 3 content. Algae is their source. Is it the best source of DHA and also contains EPA. I suggest finding it in oil form.

[Panama Jesus]

Props to everyone contributin' 2 the thread, very informative!!

:yes:

[7:30femmefatale]

i find the oil form to be more effective than the capsules. it's nasty though, and i take it at night b/c it upsets my stomach a little if i take it during the day. actually i didn't really notice anything when i took capsules, but the oil i can see the difference in just a few days.

it's done good things for me though, esp my skin and i believe it's helped with my hormonal imbalances that flare up at times... it also has helped with regularity, esp when i eat or drink crap that's bad for me, i notice it helps with digestion whereas before a night of drinking alcohol and eating cookie dough would leave be bound up something TERRIBLE.. i can slip and have some less-than-healthy indulgences and not be miserable for the next 3 days.

[Big H]

The oil is more effective, not always too convenient. You can mix it in with your protein shake to make things simple though. Some people can't stand the taste.

[Sedd]

I have been taking the pills, but I may try out the oil

[7:30femmefatale]

one thing i wanted to say about the oil was.. if you get health products and supplements from GNC, wal-mart, or meijer, you MAY want to look someplace else for the flax oil.. another health/herbs store, online, or something.. i've gotten "bad" oil from several places.. you can tell if it's bad b/c it shouldn't smell acrid or pungent.. or like paint thinner.. :guilty:.. and it should be cold processed, and just smell like oil. the best stuff should come refrigerated, too.. and be kept that way. if you buy it off a shelf, make sure you keep it in the fridge. also, the stuff doesn't last THAT long, so make sure you use it up like you're supposed to and toss it.

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