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Effects of Omega-3 fatty acids supplementation and resistance training on skeletal muscle.

Clinical nutrition ESPEN
June 1, 2024
Yuta Uchida et al. (3 authors)
Journal ArticleSystematic ReviewMeta-AnalysisReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to investigate the effects of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation combined with resistance training on muscle strength and mass.

Results Summary

The meta-analysis showed that omega-3 fatty acids supplementation and resistance training significantly improved muscle strength but had no significant effect on muscle mass. The findings suggest potential benefits for combating muscular dysfunction.

Population

Elderly people (implied by the conclusion regarding quality of life).

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (2)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
omega-3 fatty acids supplementation and resistance training
increase
muscle strength
-
-
significantly improved
#1
omega-3 fatty acids supplementation and resistance training
no change
muscle mass
-
-
no significant effects were observed
#2
Abstract

BACKGROUND & AIMS: The aim of this study was to investigate the omega-3 fatty acids supplementation, and resistance training on muscle strength and mass. METHODS: A review was conducted by searching relevant randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation and resistance training on skeletal muscle strength and mass. Three experts independently performed a thorough examination of the literature database and conducted the systematic review and meta-analysis. RESULTS: Four studies were ultimately included in the systematic review after screening. The results of the meta-analysis revealed that the supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids and resistance training significantly improved muscle strength compared to the placebo-controlled group. However, no significant effects were observed in the effect for muscle mass. CONCLUSIONS: The interventions of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation and resistance training show promise as a countermeasure against muscular dysfunction. While further research is warranted to investigate its effects on skeletal muscle mass, the findings of this study hold implications for maintaining and/or improving the quality of life to elderly people.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansFatty Acids, Omega-3Resistance TrainingMuscle, SkeletalDietary SupplementsMuscle StrengthRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicQuality of Life
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy80/10
Quality75/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations4
Citations/Year4.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.50
Weight Score2.72
Normalized Score0.67
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