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.

Fish oil is often recommended after injury. This blog looks at what the studies show for muscle loss during immobilisation, muscle soreness and concussion.

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.

This post describes the effects of creatine on performance. It is simply a summary of current scientific understanding.

Background Cannabis is a herbaceous plant that is perhaps best known for its role as a recreational drug. There is however growing...

Nitric oxide (NO) is a very small but very important molecule in the human body. It plays a crucial role in many processes in the body.