Testosterone Effects: (+20% Long-Term)
Omega-3 supplements (aka "fish oil") optimizes almost every anabolic hormone (all except growth hormone), and provides many other incredible health benefits. It increases baseline testosterone by an average of 20% over the long term by making Leydig cells more sensitive to luteinizing hormone (so they release more testosterone), and by significantly lowering cortisol levels, which otherwise inhibits testosterone.
Thyroid Hormone Effects: (+59% BMR in 10 Weeks)
Omega-3 increases the number of T3 receptors on your cells, making any amount of thyroid hormone that you have much more effective. For example, one study found that taking Omega-3 for 10 weeks increased average BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) by an incredible 59%! Aka if you started off burning 2,000 calories a day at rest, by the end you'd be burning 3,180!
IGF-1 Effects: (+20% in 8 Weeks)
Omega-3 increases baseline IGF-1 by 20% in just 8 weeks by decreasing production of IGF-1's binding protein (IGFBP-1) which inactivates it, and by increasing insulin secretion and sensitivity, which in turn boosts IGF-1 production in the liver.
Insulin Effects: (+43% Sensitivity)
Omega-3 increases insulin sensitivity by 43% in 4 months, minimizing fat storage while boosting insulin's muscle building effects! It also triggers a slight, temporary increase in insulin secretion when you take it (which is why you should take it in the mornings or afternoons).
Ghrelin Effects: (+50% in 8 Weeks)
Omega-3 boosts the synthesis of ghrelin at the DNA level, increasing how much is released between meals and boosting baseline ghrelin levels by over 50% within just 8 weeks. It also does so without increasing appetite, because Omega-3 simultaneously boosts the anti-hunger hormone PPARgamma just as much... giving you all the anabolic benefits of ghrelin without making you more hungry!
Estrogen Effects: (Detoxification)
Omega-3's main estrogen benefit is that it metabolizes and detoxifies excess estrogen, reducing the risk of estrogen-related cancer development.
Cortisol Effects: (-20% in 4 Months)
Omega-3 lowers baseline cortisol levels by 20% in 4 months by suppressing the release of ACTH from the anterior pituitary.
Other Benefits:
• Increases BMR
• Increases longevity
• Lowers risk of asthma
• Improves memory & cognition
• Prevents cardiovascular disease
• Lowers risk of diabetes
• Prevents vision loss
• Increases fat breakdown / metabolism
• Is a natural anti-depressant
• Prevents rheumatoid arthritis
• Prevents autoimmune disease
• Can treat anorexia
• Helps prevent cancer
• Prevents & treats concussions / brain injuries
Dosage & Timing:
• Dose: ~2,250mg (1,500mg EPA, 600mg DHA, 50mg DPA)
• Timing: Mornings or afternoons, with food
Recommendation:
Triple Omega-3 from Nutricost. It's one of the few that provides all 3 types of Omega-3 (EPA, DHA & DPA / Other) at effective doses.
• Discount?: No, sorry not for this one (it's already priced lower than anything else you'll find of the same quality though)