There is so much more to this “good fat” than you may know.
suggests, they can stave off muscle loss when you have to press pause on your workout routine,
Yet, experts believe the jury is still out on this potential role for omega-3s. “While the potential for EPA/DHA to decrease muscle soreness is intriguing, the trial results to date have not been consistent,” Rice says. “Therefore, I don’t see the benefit of EPA/DHA for reducing muscle soreness as compelling.”Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction— a.k.a. asthma—is accompanied by swelling in the airways.
There seem to be substantial gains to be had by getting enough omega-3s in your diet with omega-3-rich foods such as walnuts, chia seeds, and flax seeds, fish and shellfish , and seaweed) so you may not need to pop a giant pill everyday. “If a runner currently meets the recommendation to eat two servings of fatty fish per week, they may be less likely to respond to the potential benefits of fish oil supplementation, as compared to a runner who rarely consumes fatty fish,” says Jones.
Unfortunately, only about one-third of Americans meet the weekly fish recommendations. With that being the case, Rice suggests taking a daily omega-3 supplement to reap the benefits. As mentioned, the general recommendation is 500mg per day for a healthy person. If you have a medical condition, you should talk to your doctor before adding supplements to your routine or taking a higher dose.
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