Omega-3 fatty acids, specifically eicosapentanoic acid (EPA, 20: 5n-3) and docosahexanoic
acid (DHA, 22: 6n-3) are receiving increasing attention in sports nutrition. While the usual …

Fatty fish, which include mackerel, herring, salmon and sardines, and certain species of
algae (eg, Schizochytrium sp., Crytthecodiniumcohnii and Phaeodactylumtricornutum) are …

Increased muscle oxidative stress and inflammatory responses among athletes have been
reported consistently. In addition, it is well known that exhaustive or unaccustomed exercise …

ABSTRACT Omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation has recently
been proposed as an ergogenic aid for athletes. This claim is primarily based on …

Nutritional supplementation not only helps in improving and maintaining performance in
sports and exercise, but also contributes in reducing exercise fatigue and in recovery from …

Human beings evolved consuming a diet that contained about equal amounts of ω-6 and ω-
3 essential fatty acids. Today, in Western diets, the ratio of ω-6 to ω-3 fatty acids ranges from …

This study aimed to analyse the effect of 10 weeks of a highly concentrated
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)+ eicosapentaenoic (EPA) supplementation (ratio 8: 1) on …

Background Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (N-3) are essential nutrients for human
health and integral components of neural tissues. There is evidence that N-3 …

Increased oxidative stress and inflammatory responses among individuals performing
strenuous exercise, elite athletes, or military personnel have been consistently reported. In …

Context The essential omega-3 fatty acids (ω-3 FAs) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) exhibit vital biological roles and are critical for cardiovascular …