Essential. What is essential is core or critical... Is needed day in and day
out, it is useful at regular intervals, and it is integral to optimal
performance. What is essential is foundational. The weights are essential, your
desire is essential, the right food is essential. Beyond that, Animal has
brought you the foundational products, the year round supplements deemed
necessary to your consistent growth and progress… Those that don't need to be
cycled. Products like Pak, Flex, Nitro and Pump. To this essential category we
now welcome Animal Omega, "The Essential EFA Stack". Animal
Omega is the ultimate in essential fatty acid supplementation.
If you’re looking to pack on lean muscle mass, add on quality size, or even
cut down, ya gotta first take a look at your diet. No matter what your goals
are, your quest for the ultimate physique begins and ends with the diet. In
other words, the foods you eat. Tailoring the right meals will yield the right
results in the gym. Food... Yeah, when you get down to the basics, it’s quite
simple-- to pack on mass, ya gotta take in more quality calories throughout the
day. And vice versa, to cut down, ya gotta consume fewer calories, but also from
quality sources. And of course keep up the lifting and cardio. Building a solid
physique doesn’t just stop once you leave the gym, it essentially begins and
ends with your diet and nutrition which is a 24/7 job.
When it comes to diets, for the most part, most opt for a low fat, moderate
protein, moderate carbohydrate approach. "Trimming the fat" was seen as an
integral part of living a healthy lifestyle and shedding the pounds. This is the
old school approach, and one put forth by many champions. This was seen in the
throughout the 80s and 90s with the rise of low-fat foods coming onto the market
and getting heavily promoted in the news. But as years went on, obesity became
more of an epidemic and caused the folks in the nutrition industry to look into
it. People weren’t eating fat much anymore, so they shouldn’t be getting fat,
right? Wrong. Recently it was found that low fat diets weren’t all they were
cracked up to be. Low-fat diets appear to not protect against heart attacks,
strokes, or cancer, a major study found, contradicting what had once been
promoted as one of the cornerstones of a healthy lifestyle. Plus low fat diets
so often translated to lowered levels of the hormones most critical to strength
and muscle growth—obviously a huge disadvantage to serious iron athletes.
Long story short, this science just further solidified what a number of
experts have been promoting for years—that there is an important role for fats
and they shouldn’t be shoved to the background, but instead brought into the
limelight. "Fats" in general aren't the problem. It's certain fats which create
the issues. Other fats are, on the contrary, important. Over the years,
researchers have found that there are numerous health benefits of certain fats,
the essential fatty acids. In other words, it shouldn't be about trimming all
the fats from the diet. Cutting back on saturated and trans fats, yeah. But you
should actually start using or upping the intake of EFAs, on the other
hand.
EFAs are those necessary fats that we as humans are unable to
synthesize in our bodies--we gotta get them from diet or supplementation. Just
like EAAs or other essential micronutrients such as vitamins and
minerals, we need optimum amounts in order for the body to function properly,
let alone to make gains in lean mass. Getting the proper EFAs isn’t easy
for most of us. A typical diet consists of an overabundance of saturated fats,
trans fats, and those fats from plant sources (think of common cooking oils)
usually overloaded with omega 6s, as they are the easiest and most economical to
get your hands on. Now don't get me wrong. Omega 6s are important, as
they are EFAs too. But it's not just the types of fats. It's also the
ratios. More on that later. EFAs have been clinically proven to exert
positive effects in many areas, including—balancing insulin levels,
thermogenesis, anabolism, hormone synthesis, fertility, prostaglandin function,
immune function, repair of cellular membranes, enabling cells to obtain optimum
nutrition and more. For the bodybuilder, EFAs are vital for optimal metabolism,
hormone production, cardiovascular health, peak performance, reducing exercise
soreness and maximizing fat burning. It’s a wonder why they are so overlooked
and underutilized by the population.
For supplementation purposes there are only 2 types of fats that are needed;
Omega 3’s (n-3) and Omega 6’s (n-6). Omega 9 is necessary, yet not
essential because it can be made by the body in modest amounts. The reason why
the body can’t make an n-3 or n-6 fatty acid is that human metabolism can’t add
a double bond to a fatty acid that is more than 9 carbons away from the delta
end (acid end). This is also the reason why the body can’t convert an n-3 fatty
acid to an n-6 fatty acid.Yeah, it sounds like science mumbo jumbo, but is
important to see from a chemistry perspective why it’s so hard to obtain the
right EFAs from the diet.
This is where a supplement like Animal Omega comes into play. Sure, it ain’t
fancy. No cool bells and whistles here, just the basics. It’s not going to "pack
on 10 lb in a week" but long-term, it’ll get ya to where ya want to be. EFAs
are needed, not just any old EFAs, but the right kinds and the right
amounts. Animal Omega is the most complete EFA product on the market. It
contains the right fats too. It’s a full spectrum, molecularly distilled EFA
supplement, each pack containing a precise and pre-dosed ratio of n-3 to n-6. It
is packed with sources of Omega 3 oils extracted from a multitude of fish
sources as well as plant-sourced omega 3s from flaxseed oil. Such a well-rounded
mixture, ensures that you obtain all of the various n-3 extracts that are so
important for general health. You get the balance of alpha linoleic acid from
flax and the key fish oil extracts, EPA and DHA.
Animal Omega is then rounded out with key Omega 6 oils.
Linoleic acid is the other essential fatty acid found in nature. As said
before, lack of n-6 in ones diet is hard to come by. However, there is a
specific form of n-6, gamma linoneic acid or GLA, that is crucial
for health. This is contained in ample doses in Omega. The body uses n-6
essential fatty acids to make various prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
These substances influence inflammation and pain; some of them increase
symptoms, while others decrease them. Another n-6 found in Animal Omega
is CLA. CLA, is touted for its ability to reduce body fat, being
anti-catabolic, acting as an antioxidant and enhancing the immune system. CLA
positively influences the metabolism and assists with fat regulation and
protein metabolism. Sesamin is another key ingredient added. It’s a
naturally occurring lignan found in sesame oil. Research has shown sesamin can
help maximize fat loss, support liver and kidney health and maintain healthy
lipid profiles when combined along with other EFAs as found in Animal
Omega. Sesamin is touted as a promising ingredient in the process of
lean mass recomposition.
All of these potent fatty nutrients are supported by a comprehensive nutrient
transport complex which allows for maximum absorption and utilization and
transport of Omega’s essential fatty acids.
L-carnitine, lipase and lecithin make up the complex so you rest assured
that the components that make up the n-3 and n-6 complexes are actually getting
into your system efficiently and effectively. Another important aspect of this
complex is the addition of important antioxidants, Vitamins A, D and E, which
ensure EFA stability and prevents ‘em from breaking down in the can. A
must have for any type of EFA supplement. This translates to ultra potent
softgels right from the get-go.
Animal Omega provides essential nutrition for the serious strength
athlete. It’s loaded with all of the right fats, in a proper ratio of n-3 to n-6
to help support high quality metabolic functioning and body recomposition. It
also supports cardiovascular protection, a healthy immune system and overall
health and well being. It won’t change your physique overnight, but it will be
an important addition to your long term physique goals. This is a common thread
among Animal products. They aren’t flashy or sexy. They are complete,
comprehensive, and just get the job done. You might not “feel” them immediately,
but you sure as shit will know it when you’re not using them. They are not about
style but substance. They place function before form. They are about results,
period. Bottom line is, in the changing landscape of bodybuilding
supplementation, quality EFA use is a must if your diet is to be
optimized and your goals are to be met. That is why we bring you Animal
Omega. For the Animal, the quest to be the best is not a casual choice,
not a passing fancy. Like his choice of supplements, it is essential. Animal
Omega. It's the last world on EFA supplementation.
REQUIRED FOR Bodybuilders and strength athletes, both offseason and
precontest
- Those looking to shed bodyfat
- Those looking to optimize hormone levels
- Those seeking to improve cardiovascular health
- Bodybuilders looking to optimize overall health
SUGGESTED STACK
Animal products have been designed to work alone, or in combinations (“stacks”).
When stacking, always start with Animal Pak as the basic foundation. Then work
in the other Animal products around it. A solid, all-year-round stack would
ideally consist of Animal Pak/Animal Flex/Animal Omega. While Animal
Omega is a great all-purpose supplement which should be used by all strength
athletes, it can be even more beneficial on a cut, especially when stacked with
the foundation, Animal Pak, and with the addition of Animal Cuts.
For timing, consider Pak with breakfast, Cuts twice daily as needed, and Omega
with either lunch or dinner.
While Animal Omega is a great all-purpose supplement which should be used by
all strength athletes, it can be even more beneficial on a cut, especially when
stacked with the foundation, Animal Pak, and with the addition of Animal Cuts.
For timing, consider Pak with breakfast, Cuts twice daily as needed, and Omega
with either lunch or dinner.
Animal Omega Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 Pack
Serving Per Container 30
Amount Per Pack
Calories 60
Calories From Fat 60
Total Fat 7g
Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.75g
Cholesterol 5mg
Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate) 2664IU
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 200IU
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol) 10IU 3
Omega 3 Fatty Acid (n-3 FA) Complex 4000mg
Flaxseed Oil
Salmon Oil
Cod Liver Oil
Herring Oil
Anchovy Oil
Mackerel Oil
Sardine Oil
Omega 6 Fatty Acid (n-6 FA) Complex 2500mg
Borage Oil
Safflower Oil
Evening Primrose Oil
Sesamin
Omega Absorption Complex 200mg
Lecithin
L-Carnitine
Lipase Enzyme
Animal Omega Other Ingredients:
Gelatin, glycerin, purified water, caramel color. This product contains fish.
Animal Omega Suggested Use:
Animal Omega as you would your regular essential fatty acid (EFA)
supplement. If this is your first time, take Animal Omega with a meal and you’re
good to go. Use a pack or two daily, as you need it.
