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The omega-3 index: what does it tell an endurance athlete?
The omega-3 index measures EPA plus DHA in red blood cells. Athletes average 4.4%, and fish oil lowers heart rate and oxygen cost but has not been shown to improve endurance performance.
Oliver Witard
7 min read
Fish oil and injury: what can it protect?
Fish oil is often recommended after injury. This blog looks at what the studies show for muscle loss during immobilisation, muscle soreness and concussion.
Oliver Witard
8 min read
Fish oil and omega-3 fatty acids: what are they and what are good omega-3 sources?
What are omega-3 fatty acids, why can the body not make all it needs, and which foods and supplements provide ALA, EPA and DHA? A short explainer on fish oil and omega-3 sources.
Asker Jeukendrup
5 min read
Does fish oil build muscle?
Fish oil is often promoted for muscle building. This blog looks at what the studies show in young trained adults, during energy restriction and in older adults.
Olly Witard
10 min read
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