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Steven Low · 10-13-2009, 04:50 PM

The problem with most high dose fish oil is the blood thinning.. easy to keep on bleeding for a while if taking a lot. I'd start with like 2 and go from there.

Also, get her on vitamin D 5000 IU/day at least.

See this for more details:
http://www.eatmoveimprove.com/2009/1...-at-vitamin-d/

10-13-2009, 04:50 PM	#2
Steven Low Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,091	The problem with most high dose fish oil is the blood thinning.. easy to keep on bleeding for a while if taking a lot. I'd start with like 2 and go from there. Also, get her on vitamin D 5000 IU/day at least. See this for more details: http://www.eatmoveimprove.com/2009/1...-at-vitamin-d/ __________________ *Posts NOT* intended as professional medical, training or nutrition advice.** Site // Bodyweight Strength Training Article // Overcoming Gravity Bodyweight Book