Athletes Can Benefit from Increased Intake of EPA and DHA—Evaluating the Evidence

M Tomczyk, JL Heileson, M Babiarz, PC Calder - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Fatty fish, which include mackerel, herring, salmon and sardines, and certain species of
algae (eg, Schizochytrium sp., Crytthecodiniumcohnii and Phaeodactylumtricornutum) are …

[HTML][HTML] From Food Supplements to Functional Foods: Emerging Perspectives on Post-Exercise Recovery Nutrition

L Wang, Q Meng, CH Su - Nutrients, 2024 - mdpi.com
Effective post-exercise recovery is vital for optimizing athletic performance, focusing on
muscle repair, glycogen replenishment, rehydration, and inflammation management. This …

Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation affects tryptophan metabolism during a 12-week endurance training in amateur runners: a randomized controlled trial

M Tomczyk, M Bidzan-Wiącek, JA Kortas… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
The effects of long-term omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) supplementation
during endurance training on tryptophan (Trp) metabolism and mental state of healthy …

Dietary intake, biological status, and barriers towards omega-3 intake in elite level (tier 4), female athletes: Pilot study

MP Hooks, SM Madigan, JV Woodside, AP Nugent - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) have unique properties which benefit
athlete populations. The literature investigating NCAA collegiate, rugby sevens and German …

Iron status determined changes in health measures induced by nordic walking with time-restricted eating in older adults–a randomised trial

JA Kortas, J Reczkowicz, U Juhas, E Ziemann… - BMC geriatrics, 2024 - Springer
Background and aims This study evaluated whether stored iron determines the adaptive
response induced by Nordic walking (NW) training combined with 10 hours' time-restricted …

Improved Oxygen Uptake Efficiency Parameters Are Not Correlated with VO2peak or Running Economy and Are Not Affected by Omega-3 Fatty Acid …

Z Jost, M Tomczyk, M Chroboczek, PC Calder… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) is one of the most reliable parameters of exercise capacity;
however, maximum effort is required to achieve this. Therefore, alternative, and repeatable …

International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Long-Chain Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

R Jäger, JL Heileson, S Abou Sawan… - Journal of the …, 2025 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Position Statement: The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) presents
this position based on a critical examination of the literature surrounding the effects of long …

[HTML][HTML] Examining the Influence of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Performance, Recovery, and Injury Management for Health Optimization: A Systematic Review Focused …

M Rittenhouse, S Khurana, S Scholl, C Emerson - Nutrients, 2025 - mdpi.com
Background/Objectives: Omega-3 fatty acids (n-3), recognized for their anti-inflammatory
and brain health benefits, are being studied to enhance cognitive function, aid physical …

[HTML][HTML] Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Muscle Strength—Current State of Knowledge and Future Perspectives

M Tomczyk - Nutrients, 2024 - mdpi.com
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), specifically the most biologically active
(eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)), have well-documented …

Omega-3 index as a sport biomarker: implications for cardiovascular health, injury prevention, and athletic performance

A Medoro, A Buonsenso, M Centorbi… - Journal of functional …, 2024 - mdpi.com
The composition of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in the cell membrane plays a crucial
role in cell signaling and function. Physical activity can induce shifts in PUFA metabolism …