Fish Oil Calculator

Our good friend Robb Wolf has provided a web-based calculator for determining proper fish oil dosages. You'll find a link to it on our main site, or from this blog.

All red cells can be modified for specific values. Your daily dosage appears at the bottom.

Access the calculator here.

Supplement Recommendations

I've been asked recently about our recommendations for dietary supplementation, so I will list them here. Before you embark on a regimen, remember that the better your food choices the less need there is for any supplementation. These recommendations are in acknowledgement of common deficiencies in the food supply; i.e., anemic fish stocks, grain-fed beef, depleted soils, etc. Daily dosages are listed alongside each item, but daily supplementation is rarely required with a Paleolithic diet.

As with everything regarding you health, pay attention to your body; only use what makes you better. The most likely candidates are:

1. Chromium, 400 to 600 mcg. For: insulin sensitivity, lean body composition.
2. Zinc, 10 - 40 mg. Immune system boost, lean tissue growth.
3. Selenium, 100 mcg. Battles oxidative stress, helps maintain lean body mass.
4. Folic Acid; Men - 1mg, Women - 800 mcg. Cell integrity, brain function (anti-depressant).
5. C, 1000mg+. Building block of tendon & ligament tissue.
6. D, 1,000 to 3,000 IU - less or eliminate with high-dose fish oil. Immune boost, calcium absorption.
7. Alpha-Lipoic Acid, 1,800 mg. Cell integrity, brain function, glucose conversion.
8. Fish Oil, 500mg per 10lbs of bodyweight. Too many benefits to list. This is the only absolute must-do supplement.