Supplementspreliminary · human data
Omega-3 may blunt post-exercise muscle damage markers
A systematic review of 13 controlled trials found omega-3 supplementation lowered some post-exercise markers of muscle damage and inflammation in healthy adults, but results for soreness were mixed and effective dosing remains unsettled.
What it shows: Systematic review without meta-analysis: 13 heterogeneous trials lasting from 1 day to 26 weeks with varied doses; baseline omega-3 status was never measured, so the authors urge caution.Systematic review · Nutrients