Are You Taking Fish Oil Yet?

Are you taking fish oil yet? As a supplement, it might not be flashy but it has a great reputation. In fact, it’s considered by many to be a “must have” supplement. If you haven’t used it yet, or are thinking about it but are not sure, read on and find out why it needs to be in your supplement arsenal.

A Quick Look At Fish Oil

Unable to be made by the body, fish oil consists of the Omega 3 essential fatty acids (or, EFAs). They are polyunsaturated fats that are sourced from the oil from cold-water fish, including tuna, mackerel and salmon. They also naturally occur in walnuts and flaxseeds.⁽¹⁾

The Benefits Of Fish Oil

Heart Health Support

The American Heart Association supports consumption of healthy fats like the Omega 3’s. The reason is that healthy fats may support overall heart health and help maintain healthy levels of cholesterol.⁽²⁾

Enhanced Recovery

Recovery is one of several keys to muscle growth. You have to give your body a chance to replenish glycogen and repair muscle damage  before working out again. Fish oil has anti-inflammatory benefits, meaning it can help reduce muscle soreness. This improves the body’s ability to recover from the intense workouts that 5%ers engage in.⁽³⁾

Joint Support

The anti-inflammatory properties of fish oil as noted above also supports joint health. Sore joints are fairly common among bodybuilders and athletes, and you can find quite a few joint products out there. Of course, 5% Nutrition’s Joint Defender is one of the best. Stack it with Core Fish Oil, our standout Omega fatty acid complex, and you have a superior formula for joint health support.⁽⁴⁾

Weight Loss Support

Many lifters are going into their off season, so losing fat is not really on their agenda. Yet others might still be competing, or just want to look their best for the upcoming holidays. If you’re one of these individuals, add fish oil to your program. Why?  Because fish oil may help speed up your metabolism. That means you'll burn more calories. Of course, you can stack it with any of 5% Nutrition’s weight loss products.⁽⁵⁾

Recap

It’s clear, fish oil is a must have supplement. Of course, 5% Nutrition has you covered with our tasty lemon flavored fish oil softgels. 5% Nutrition Core Fish Oil gives you 860 mg of EPA, 630 mg of DHA, and 200 mg of other Omega-3 fatty acids. Don’t wait, visit 5% Nutrition and grab some Core Fish Oil, and while you’re here, you can check out all our latest new products and deals!

References: 

1. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/17290-omega-3-fatty-acids

2. Jouris, K. B., McDaniel, J. L., & Weiss, E. P. (2011). The Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on the Inflammatory Response to eccentric strength exercise. Journal of sports science & medicine, 10(3), 432–438.

3. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/cir.0000000000000482

4. https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/article-abstract/32/11/982/1777218?redirectedFrom=fulltext

5. Hill, A. M., Buckley, J. D., Murphy, K. J., & Howe, P. R. (2007). Combining fish-oil supplements with regular aerobic exercise improves body composition and cardiovascular disease risk factors. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 85(5), 1267–1274. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/85.5.1267