21 days of mammalian omega-3 fatty acid supplementation improves aspects of neuromuscular function and performance in male athletes compared to olive oil placebo

Figures & data

Fig. 1 Experimental design

Table 1 Descriptive data for study participants in the omega-3 supplementation group (N-3 PUFA) and placebo group. Independent t-test determined no difference between groups

Fig. 2 Change in quadriceps maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) force is shown as percent change from pre-visit 1. Data are shown as mean ± SD

Fig. 3 Change in vastus lateralis (VL) EMG RMS is shown as percent change from pre-Visit 1. *Very likely beneficial increase compared to placebo. + Very likely harmful effect compared to placebo. Data are shown as mean ± SD

Table 2 Performance measures Visit 1 and Visit 2 for the omega-3 supplementation (N-3 PUFA) and placebo groups. The differences in mean change is given as a percent ± 90 % confidence limits and corresponding inference

Table 3 Fatty acid composition (%) of plasma for the omega-3 supplementation (N-3 PUFA) and placebo groups