My Omega 3 Fish oil Experiment- Final Results
It has been 3 weeks since I started taking Omega 3 Fish oil with each meal. During this time I have remained consisted in my diet I have achieved good results.
Week #1 Took 2 omega 3 caplets with each meal and lost 6 pounds
Week #2 took one Omega 3 caplet with each meal and lost 2 pounds
Week # 3 Took 2 Omega 3 Caplets with each meal lost 2 pounds.
Total weight loss was 10 pounds.
Difference in meal plan between week 1 and the other 2 weeks was the substitution of Zero Carb isopure for 2 of the meals.
Protein intake was ~ 300 grams each day.
Carb intake was extremely low < 40 grams daily.
Fat intake was extremely low and was obtained exclusively from the Omega 3 oil.
Water intake was a gallon each day.
My considered opinion is that the Omega 3 fish oil showed the best result on a diet using all food. The addition of the Zero Carb isopure for 2 of the meals could have had an effect on the outcome.
I experienced no side effects from taking the Omega 3. I remained strict with the diet for the purpose of this study.
Greatest weight loss was achieved in the first week. Body fat dropped by one point. Continued measurements showed fluctuations in body fat from 12.8 % to 13.5%. This could be an indicator of the effect of the Omega 3 on fat metabolism.
I have noticed an overall increase in muscle tone and definition. Energy level remained excellent.
This experiment could be expanded to test more variables such as:
Cycle on and off of the Omega 3 every other week.
Taking it with every other meal instead of with each meal.
Taking it with an all exclusive food diet and eliminating the Isopure
Test it with the addition of carbs in the diet.
Test it with the addition of dietary fat (from olive oil, flax seed oil) evidence in the literature suggests that the addition of good fat along with the Omega 3 could cause a positive feedback mechanism and increase fat loss.
Test the effect along with doing cardio each day.
Test it to see if there is a placebo effect. And so on.
The response I received on my Omega 3 fish oil experiment was more than expected. I have heard from several bb.com members who are currently using the Omega 3 with each meal and have reported good results. I cannot emphasize enough that if you are going to try this use an excellent quality Omega 3 oil making sure that it is guaranteed and verified pure.
Thanks to everyone who expressed interest in this.
May 17, 2009 at 6:57 am
very interesting, I just got some omega 3 fish oil yesterday I think starting tommorow instead of taking somei n the morning and in the evening, I’m going to try it with each meal and see what happens.
May 17, 2009 at 7:41 am
Cool!
Keep me posted and let me know how it works for you!
ALl the Best!
Joe