EFA's in a softgel cap!?! - Wanna Be Big Bodybuilding and Weightlifting Forums

ArchAngel777 · 04-21-2006, 02:03 PM

Does anyone know whether EFA's that are found in a suppliment softgel cap are a decent way to get your EFA's?

I have read that EFA's are easily destroyed, so I am wondering if these softgel caps really do have any EFA's in them, or if I am just taking a placebo... Can anyone shed some light on this?

sCaRz*Of*PaiN · 04-21-2006, 03:09 PM

I don't see a problem. I take softgel cap EFA's every day. I couldn't stand downing fish oil by itself. *shrugs*

ArchAngel777 · 04-21-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sCaRz*Of*PaiN

I don't see a problem. I take softgel cap EFA's every day. I couldn't stand downing fish oil by itself. *shrugs*

How many do you take? I decided to get one with Omega-3 and Omega-6 since I do not seem to get many good fat calories. I was planing on taking one in the morning, one at lunch and one in the evening. Total serving (3 pills) is about 1200mg a day. Is that sufficient, you think?

Bohizzle · 04-21-2006, 04:06 PM

it's 1.2g's a day.... i know a little is better than none, but if ur taking in 80g's of fat daily, 1.2g's won't make much of a difference.

Andrew

ArchAngel777 · 04-21-2006, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bohizzle

it's 1.2g's a day.... i know a little is better than none, but if ur taking in 80g's of fat daily, 1.2g's won't make much of a difference.

Andrew

LOL, good point, but I made a mistake, it is actually 3.2g a day. Still, rather small... But, I think that is what most people take only?

LC · 04-21-2006, 04:47 PM

I hope they aren't destroyed when they are in a soft gel cap because I have been taking 10 a day during my cut. I could have used those calories elsewhere.

kad · 04-21-2006, 04:50 PM

I believe most people take 6-10g (of fish oil at least) a day. I take 10g.

Bohizzle · 04-21-2006, 04:56 PM

right now because of monetary reasons i'm only taking 4 day, but once i get home and start working, i'll be taking closer to 10 a day (1g caps). And I definitely hope the gel caps work, otherwise i've wasted a lot of money lol

Andrew

Unreal · 04-21-2006, 08:45 PM

I take between 4-15 a day depending on what else I eat.

ZeroBurn · 04-26-2006, 07:01 PM

from what i hear the soft gels are better because they're less prone to oxidation. i take them for the sake of convenience (work in an office, easy just to have them on my desk and pop a few pills after lunch and dinner). 6g here.

04-21-2006, 02:03 PM	#1
ArchAngel777 Iced Earth - Stormrider Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,736	EFA's in a softgel cap!?! Does anyone know whether EFA's that are found in a suppliment softgel cap are a decent way to get your EFA's? I have read that EFA's are easily destroyed, so I am wondering if these softgel caps really do have any EFA's in them, or if I am just taking a placebo... Can anyone shed some light on this? __________________ The True Gospel - Jesus Christ is the Savior of All

04-21-2006, 03:09 PM	#2
*sCaRzOfPaiN* DeaTH BeFoRe WeaKNeSs Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 11,181	I don't see a problem. I take softgel cap EFA's every day. I couldn't stand downing fish oil by itself. shrugs __________________ "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

04-21-2006, 04:06 PM	#4
Bohizzle sissy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,327	it's 1.2g's a day.... i know a little is better than none, but if ur taking in 80g's of fat daily, 1.2g's won't make much of a difference. Andrew __________________ Do what needs to be done. Every time I was in the hole I swear a turd kissed my underwear. - Hatred I love snatch. I think I'm addicted to it. - Stray I like a woman I can climb - Jinkies Personally ... I'm a vagitarian - Brawl I don't box, but I'll have a dance off with any of you tools. When I get all my 230 lbs shaking and grooving you bet your *****es you'll get served. - BilltheButcher

04-21-2006, 04:50 PM	#7
kad Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 984	I believe most people take 6-10g (of fish oil at least) a day. I take 10g. __________________ Journal Fitday

04-21-2006, 04:56 PM	#8
Bohizzle sissy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,327	right now because of monetary reasons i'm only taking 4 day, but once i get home and start working, i'll be taking closer to 10 a day (1g caps). And I definitely hope the gel caps work, otherwise i've wasted a lot of money lol Andrew __________________ Do what needs to be done. Every time I was in the hole I swear a turd kissed my underwear. - Hatred I love snatch. I think I'm addicted to it. - Stray I like a woman I can climb - Jinkies Personally ... I'm a vagitarian - Brawl I don't box, but I'll have a dance off with any of you tools. When I get all my 230 lbs shaking and grooving you bet your *****es you'll get served. - BilltheButcher

04-21-2006, 04:47 PM	#6
LC Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 108	I hope they aren't destroyed when they are in a soft gel cap because I have been taking 10 a day during my cut. I could have used those calories elsewhere.

04-21-2006, 08:45 PM	#9
Unreal Former Fatass Join Date: May 2005 Location: SLC,UT Posts: 5,442	I take between 4-15 a day depending on what else I eat. __________________ Nick V

04-26-2006, 07:01 PM	#10
ZeroBurn Wannabebig Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 45	from what i hear the soft gels are better because they're less prone to oxidation. i take them for the sake of convenience (work in an office, easy just to have them on my desk and pop a few pills after lunch and dinner). 6g here.

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