While doing some research online, I came across this article from one of the greats in the world of strength and conditioning. It conveys the importance of supplementing with a high-quality fish oil. I believe this article is as good as it gets, so I will just post the link and then add my own recommendation for dosage at the end based upon the latest findings.
Why Fish Oils Are The Most Important Supplement
Fish oils have been promoted as a potential cure for virtually all diseases. Some members of the medical community have inferred that most ailments can be healed by manipulating the ratios between the EPA and the DHA. For those of us interested in positively and optimally altering body composition and maximizing our training efforts, fish oils offer sixteen possible advantages: READ MORE
How much one needs to take varies greatly. If one is overweight or suffering from an illness, significantly more is required—up to 30 grams a day. A good rule of thumb is one should be taking 1 gram for every 10 lbs of bodyweight.
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