Athletes Can Benefit from Increased Intake of EPA and DHA—Evaluating the Evidence

M Tomczyk, JL Heileson, M Babiarz, PC Calder - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Fatty fish, which include mackerel, herring, salmon and sardines, and certain species of
algae (eg, Schizochytrium sp., Crytthecodiniumcohnii and Phaeodactylumtricornutum) are …

A review and evaluation of study design considerations for omega-3 fatty acid supplementation trials in physically trained participants

R Anthony, MJ Macartney, JL Heileson… - Nutrition Research …, 2023 - cambridge.org
Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (LC n-3 PUFA) supplements, rich in
eicosapentaenoic acid and/or docosahexaenoic acid, are increasingly being recommended …

The effects of a dietary supplement on brain function and structure in Junior A ice hockey players: a prospective randomized trial

LT Breuer, SD Fickling, DA Krause, RCN D'Arcy… - medRxiv, 2023 - medrxiv.org
Background Neurocognitive impairment linked to head impact exposure in otherwise
healthy, non-concussed athletes may be associated with adverse long-term outcomes. The …

Red blood cell omega-3 fatty acid content is negatively associated with purposeful gameplay header frequencies in collegiate women soccer players: Implications for …

AF Carbuhn, LJ D'Silva - Nutrition and Health, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Frequent soccer heading negatively affects brain health. Omega-3 fatty acids
are neuroprotective against head impacts. A biomarker of omega-3 tissue status, red blood …