Fish oil combined with protein could counter muscle soreness , reduce fatigue , and maintain lower - muscle power for longer periods , according to a sports exercise study from New Zealand 's University of Otago . The research gave a group of Rugby nutrition players fish acid ( EPA ) and fatty acid ( DHA ) together with a protein drink . The results showed a moderate beneficial effect on the group that took the fish acid - infused drink over a placebo diet . While fish nutrition is moving towards multiple - dose interventions , Dr. Katherine Black , lead study author said the public should consider increasing fish intake over supplements for muscle performance and recovery .
Fish oil combined with protein could counter muscle soreness, reduce fatigue, and maintain lower-body power for longer periods, according to a sports exercise study from New Zealand's University of Otago. The research gave a group of Rugby Union players eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) together with a protein drink. The results showed a moderate beneficial effect on the group that took the fish oil-infused drink over a placebo group. While sports nutrition is moving towards multiple-nutrient interventions, Dr. Katherine Black, lead study author said the public should consider increasing fish intake over supplements for muscle performance and recovery.