This was a very requested article for me to write. A lot of my readers are very familiar with the idea of using Omega 3 as a supplement for general health and wellbeing but over the years Omega 3 has become more regulary used within the fitness industry.
So why? If you are wondering this then you have come to the perfect article to find out…
So why is Omega 3 a household name?
Omega 3 has become an very important supplement in improving cardiovascular health by inhibiting the release of triglycerides (fatty acids) from the liver. This is important since a build of fatty acids in the coronary arteries leads to an myocardial infraction (heart attack). Which of course with the incraese of population obesity this has become an important supplement for man y suffering with diabetes and other heart conditions. Furhtermore Omega 3 has shown to reduce inflammatory diseases particurly Rheumatoid Arthiritis. This is due to Omega-3 being metabolised into anti inflammatories and hence reducing inflamation.
Majority of the benefits from omega 3 are neurological where reasearchers have found that daily intake of Omega 3 has shown to reduce the symptoms of ADHD, depression and dementia. Omega 3 is very widely researched where new health beenfits are being found every year.
Omega-3 As a Gym Supplement?
In 2017 a study was done measuring rate of skeletal muscle protein synthesis (muscle growth) with results showing subsequent increase in protein synthesis following an 8 week Omega-3 supplementation. This was caused by activation of a chemical (rapamycin) that had a key role in the regulation of protein synthesis and therfore showed an increase in muscle mass post excercise. [Source: NCBI]. Already Omega-3 shows promise for both everyday supplementation and to enhance your personal body building. I guess there is a reason it is one of the most commonly used supplements. There has been many claims showing that Omega-3 has a function in fat loss. After doing a lot of research i have found that there is no subsequent studies proving this occurs on humans, i guess you cant always believe every claim. The confusion on the claims of a increase in fat loss was caused by studies conducted on mice showing a trend in fat loss. Disregarding the claims of Omega-3 being used as a diet pill, Omega-3 has powerful effects in reducing the risk of heart disease, reducing symptons displayed from ADHD and other neurological disorders, antiinflammatory effects and finally shows to increase the rate of protien synthesis resulting in an increase in muscle mass.
What Omega-3 Product Do I Recommend?
When looking for a product of Omega 3 you want to be looking for dosage per serving. I personally have always recommended Transforme Omega 3 since it contains a high dosage of Omega 3 ensuring i am getting an sufficient amount of Omega 3 everyday. Secondly the serving size is one pill which is brilliant since i take a large number of supplements a day and therefore i dont want to have to stomach 5 more extra pills a day. Lastly it comes in a pack of 365 meaning i only have to buy one bottle a year, resulting in me saving money and time. I have tried many products over the years and this is definately my favourite however many of my readers will find over products to be better and tehrefore i recommend trying out many products to ensure you find your favourite and most effective product/
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