Omega-3 fatty acids enhance the beneficial effect of BCAA supplementation on muscle function following eccentric contractions

Background This study investigated the combined effect of branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) and fish oil (FO) on muscle damage caused by eccentric contractions (ECCs) of the elbow flexors, with a special focus on muscular function. Methods Twenty-nine untrained male participants were enrolled in thi...

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Main Authors: Yosuke Tsuchiya, Kenichi Yanagimoto, Norihiko Sunagawa, Hisashi Ueda, Katsunori Tsuji, Eisuke Ochi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2022.2117994