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Omega-3’s and Omega-6’s are polyunsaturated fatty acids. These fatty acids normally assist with inflammation and blood flow. Based on current research, we believe Omega-6’s are inflammatory while Omega-3’s are anti-inflammatory.
When people think of inflammation, they think of it as a negative thing. This is not necessarily true. We need inflammation to protect from infection, injury, and to provide immune health. The problem comes with this: Omega-6’s are fatty acids that society consumes a large amount of (Americans consume over 15 times MORE Omega-6’s compared to Omega-3’s)!
If we consume more Omega-6’s (again, compared to Omega-3’s), we could encounter adverse health effects. The following are the types of foods that contain Omega-6’s:
With that being said, Omega-3 fatty acids are considered the “better fats” because of this. These fatty acids help to reduce triglyceride levels, and reducing these levels is good for your heart health. Fatty acids that are classified as Omega-3’s are the following:
So understanding all of this, to begin with, you need to bring awareness towards your daily diet. Do you consume more Omega-6’s? Do you even know what an Omega-3 is? Have you ever supplemented with fish oil?
Let’s dive into Omega-3’s!
There are a plethora of benefits to consuming Omega-3’s. To maximize these benefits, it's better to have AT LEAST a 1:1 ratio of Omega-3 and Omega-6 consumption.
The following benefits are acquired from Omega-3’s (EPA/DHA, ALAs, and Fish Oils) in particular:
To conclude this section, overconsumption of Omega-6’s could potentially lead to the opposite results. Please be aware of the fats you consume. If your intake leans more on red meats and other saturated foods, be sure to balance it out with nuts, seeds, fish, and fish oils!
If supplementing with fish oils, your goal is to have at least 1g of EPA/DHA combined, per day. Most fish oils are limited in this, so you may have to consume more than two fish oils depending on the brand you use.
I hope this brief blog post provided some insight into understanding the fat macronutrient a little bit more. To simplify all of this, have AT LEAST 1:1 ratio of Omega-3’s and 6’s daily. Ideally, shoot for a 2:1 ratio by having more Omega-3’s.
If you want to focus on Omega-3 and Omega-6 balance, the best example to take a look at the Mediterranean Diet. Based on research, individuals who eat similarly to the Mediterranean diet will likely have a healthier heart.
If you have any additional questions or comments, throw them below or direct message us! Thanks for reading!
A few years back, it was very common to see various fitness competitors get in trouble for banned substances - because of supplements.
I remember one in particular competed and got disqualified because of one of his Pre-Workout products containing DMAA, him unknowingly realizing that it was a banned substance. This sadly ruined his reputation for quite some time.
We don't want things like that to happen to you.
So in this short post, we are going to dive into recommendations tactical and performance athletes should consider when taking supplements.
Let's dive in!
As you may have noticed, our supplements are VERY POTENT.
They're efficaciously or clinically-dosed (following scientific studies).
Therefore, it's imperative that if you take supplements to consider the following (ESPECIALLY with ours) by reading this post!
New Year, New Us.
Everyone is ready to make big lifestyle changes for the New Year (especially after 2020)... but as always, not everyone is prepared to make significant changes with their lifestyle.
We tend to underestimate our goals because we are completely optimistic and excited for the New Year. Without a coordinated strategy or direction, a lot of us end up failing because we never know how to get there.
In this post, we are going to give you 8 tips to conquer your fitness goals in 2021. After reading this, it is our hope that your mindset will be shifted to conquer your goals.
