{"id":6441,"date":"2021-03-02T13:27:01","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T18:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sst.training\/blog\/?p=6441"},"modified":"2023-02-04T13:22:53","modified_gmt":"2023-02-04T18:22:53","slug":"which-fat-loss-supplements-will-actually-work-for-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sst.training\/blog\/blog-post\/which-fat-loss-supplements-will-actually-work-for-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Fat Loss Supplements Will Actually Work for Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In  part one of our readers blogs, “<\/em>What fat loss supplements actually work?<\/a>“, <\/em>we received a great questions regarding Omega 3 for fat loss.<\/p>\n

“I keep hearing about good fats and why I should be taking them.  If I took good fats wouldn\u2019t I just become fatter and what are the true benefits?  Also, what are Omega 3 fats? ” – <\/em><\/em><\/em>Cannon C.<\/p>\n

Hey Cannon, the question “Which Fat loss supplements actually work? <\/a>“, is one that I hear regularly.  First let\u2019s get an understanding of fats.  <\/p>\n

Fatty acids can be broken down into two main categories: Saturated and Unsaturated.  These two can be broken down into sub-categories as well, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.  Fatty acids are made up of the number of carbon atoms and hydrogen molecules they can hold.  All fats have a combination of these with one being predominant.  <\/p>\n

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Fat is necessary for good health. Deficiencies of the so called \u201cGood Fats\u201d can cause health consequences.  Good Fats can be described as Omega 6 or Omega 3.   Omega 6 fats are highly consumed in our diet relative to Omega 3.  The ratio is up to 20:1 whereas it should be more of a 1:1 ratio.<\/p>\n

Here at Sports Specific Training, we like to put our athletes on higher dosages of Omega 3 fats.  There are 3 types of Omega 3- ALA (found in flaxseed oil, hemp seed oil and walnuts) Docosahaexaenoic (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic (EPA) which are found in fish and fish oils.  ALA is essential but does not convert well so I like to recommend fish oils to our athletes. <\/p>\n

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Our brains are made up of 60% fat.  DHA is one of the most important fats for the brain and it is sometimes called \u201cbrain food\u201d.  All omega 3 fats also help with the anti-inflammatory process of the body as well.  As well, a higher intake of Omega 3 leads to fat loss. <\/p>\n

When losing fat is your priority this is usually the first supplement I add to our athletes\u2019 diets when they come into the Sports Specific Training Centre. <\/p>\n

Fish Oil can have benefits for the body with the following medical problems:<\/p>\n