EFA'S

[Varven]

Hi guys,

just clearing up some confusion.

Ive got meself Aussie Bodies Flaxseed oil as an EFA.

it says 15ml per rounded tablespoon as qty for each serving.

how many gms of fat is that ?

how do I convert mls to gms ?

Also, does any one know where I can get Udo, or any other similair brand of EFA mix locally that is well balanced in ratio of omega 3, 6 and 9 ?

thanks,

V.V.

[Growth]

Does it not say on the bottle how many grams of fat are in each serving, thats pretty poor if it doesnt.

Other than that if its pure fat then i guess what it weighs it how many grams of fat it would have, if you have some descent scales then you could just weigh it.

Bizzare it not written on the bottle :shock:

[waldo]

Dude, there are 129 calories per serve, with no protein or carbs. Divide by nine, and you get the total grams of fat.

Remember, there are 9 calories per gram of fat.

[Growth]

Dude, there are 129 calories per serve, with no protein or carbs. Divide by nine, and you get the total grams of fat.

Remember, there are 9 calories per gram of fat.

Well there you go then mate, i was under the impression there was no nutritional information whatsoever on the bottle.

[Pseudonym]

Erm... how do you get a rounded tablespoon of oil?! It sounds kinda messy. I'd practise with water first, I think.

[deegee]

I think "rounded tablespoon" is the type of tablespoon I take my efa's in caps. Much easier and cleaner

[Growth]

I think "rounded tablespoon" is the type of tablespoon I take my efa's in caps. Much easier and cleaner

I find the liquid in a bottle to be much cheaper and more cost effective in the long run. Id rather take caps but its hard to justify with the cost / volume of oil in a bottle.

[Growth]

I think "rounded tablespoon" is the type of tablespoon

As opposed to a flat tablespoon? :pfft:

[jono]

i just use a dessert spoon. fill it up then drink it

[deegee]

I think "rounded tablespoon" is the type of tablespoon I take my efa's in caps. Much easier and cleaner

I find the liquid in a bottle to be much cheaper and more cost effective in the long run. Id rather take caps but its hard to justify with the cost / volume of oil in a bottle.

What are you buying and how much is it ?

flat tablespoon lol I have a look in the kitchen and see if i've got any!

[Varven]

thanks waldo.

that clears it up.

yes the rounded tablespoon takes a bit of control and practice, the first attempt 'rounded' up all over the kitchen counter, but i think ive mastered it now.

Its much cheaper to buy a bottle than tablets.

Roughly 14g of fat per serving.

33 servings per bottle.

cost 20$.

link:

http://www.supplementsonline.co.nz/scri ... roduct=399

In having said that, its not in the perfect ratio of omega 3, 6 and 9, thus Im still on a quest for a cheap well matched alternative.

[Growth]

What are you buying and how much is it ?

flat tablespoon lol I have a look in the kitchen and see if i've got any!

Just whats in the fridge at my local nutrition shop, incidently its the same price and volume at the one pointed out by Varven, 20 bux and 500ml. Not sure of the brand though, dont have the bottle handy at the moment.

[Spitterkat]

i got a medicine dropper from the local chemist, weighed and subtracted, then filled with the oil i need

[deegee]

I would imagine even those medicine cups you get would be fine though I am sure it is not going to matter too much if it +/- a bit

[Pumpt]

isnt mls the liquid weight and grams the dry weight? so 15mls would be roughly equivalent to 15 grams. i think water converts roughly that way. so roughly one tablespoon in your protein shake goes down well.

the one i use from essential body nutrition has that on the container - thats $20 for 500ml from the store i get it.. does anyone know of a cheaper one?