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. In another study, researchers at the University of California San Francisco found that taking omega-3 fatty acids along with an anti-inflammatory supplement reduced inflammation in patients who had undergone knee surgery.
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.