Scientific Effect
Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These can contribute to overall health, especially to cardiovascular and inflammation pathways.
Clinical Study
Fish oil regulates blood fatty acid composition and oxylipin levels in healthy humans: A comparison of young and older men.
Results
"...both young and older men experience the triglyceride-lowering benefits associated with fish oil supplements..."
Study Citation
Zulyniak, M. A., Roke, K., Gerling, C., Logan, S. L., Spriet, L. L., & Mutch, D. M. (2016). Fish oil regulates blood fatty acid composition and oxylipin levels in healthy humans: A comparison of young and older men. Molecular nutrition & food research, 60(3), 631-641.
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Fish oil decreased aortic pulse pressure and augmentation pressure.
Results
"The effects of long-chain omega-3 fish oils and multivitamins on cognitive and cardiovascular function: a randomized, controlled clinical trial."
Study Citation
Pase, M. P., Grima, N., Cockerell, R., Stough, C., Scholey, A., Sali, A., & Pipingas, A. (2015). The effects of long-chain omega-3 fish oils and multivitamins on cognitive and cardiovascular function: a randomized, controlled clinical trial. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 34(1), 21-31.
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Strength training increased muscle strength in elderly women. The inclusion of fish oil supplementation caused greater improvements in muscle strength and functional capacity.
Results
"Fish-oil supplementation enhances the effects of strength training in elderly women."
Study Citation
Rodacki, C. L., Rodacki, A. L., Pereira, G., Naliwaiko, K., Coelho, I., Pequito, D., & Fernandes, L. C. (2012). Fish-oil supplementation enhances the effects of strength training in elderly women. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 95(2), 428-436.
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