There are many claims now that omega-3 fatty acids can optimise muscle building. But what are the claims based on? is there evidence? The theory that fish oil improves muscle building The idea of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids - omega-3s for short -, promoting muscle growth in strength/power-based athletes gains momentum year-on-year (1). Fueling this idea is the scientific discovery that, once digested, a proportion of omega-3s enter skeletal muscle tissue, and settle i
