Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) evidence, 2015
Smith GI, Julliand S, Reeds DN, et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2015 — RCT of fish oil and muscle in older adults
- Grade
- Design
- rct
- Year
- 2015
- Participants
- 60
- Ingredient
- Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
- Goal
- Strength & muscle
Effect
Six months of ~3.3 g/day EPA+DHA increased thigh muscle volume and handgrip strength versus control in healthy older adults.
Limitations and notes
Single trial; we do not map omega-3 to strength as a primary pick.