International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand
Omega-3s from fish oil can help athletes improve endurance, recovery, sleep, and brain health. They work best when taken regularly, since most people don’t get enough of them from their diet.
Increnovo LLC, Whitefish Bay, WI, USA
Omega-3 Index Associated With Dietary Intake In NCAA Division 1 Collegiate Women Soccer Athletes
Female college athletes had low omega-3 levels in the body, which means poorer cardiovascular protection and overall health. Supplementation could help raise levels to a healthier range.
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
Omega-3 Fatty Acids for the Management of Hypertriglyceridemia
Omega-3s significantly lower blood triglyceride levels and help reduce the risk of heart problems.
American Heart Association
A review of recent evidence in human studies of n-3 and n-6 PUFA intake on cardiovascular disease, cancer, and depressive disorders
Omega-3s have an overall positive effect on heart health, cancer, and mental health thanks to their anti-inflammatory effects.
Department of Medical, University of Catania, Italy
Effects of Fish n-3 PUFAs on Intestinal Microbiota and Immune System
Omega-3s not only help reduce inflammation but also improve the gut microbiome by promoting the growth of “good” bacteria.
Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
The Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties of n-3 PUFAs
Omega-3s reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the heart and blood vessels, improving their function. This helps protect against cardiovascular disease and may also be useful in the treatment of heart failure.
Institute of Research for Food Safety and Health, Department of Health Sciences, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
The Importance of Marine Omega-3s for Brain Development and the Prevention and Treatment of Behavior, Mood, and Other Brain Disorders
Omega-3s are crucial for brain and eye development and may also help with conditions such as ADHD, depression, and anxiety. Most people have low omega-3 intake, so regular supplementation can be an inexpensive and safe way to support mental health.
Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, Kansas City, USA
Health Impacts of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency
The human body cannot produce omega-3s on its own, so we must obtain them from the diet—for example from fish or supplements.
Cluster for Biomedical Innovations, School of Health and Sport Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
Omega-3 fatty acids and mental health
Low omega-3 intake is associated with a higher prevalence of depression, schizophrenia, or ADHD.
Institute of Psychology, University of Regensburg, Germany
Effect of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on indirect blood markers of exercise-induced muscle damage
Omega-3 supplements reduce markers of muscle damage after exercise, thereby speeding up recovery.
School of Physical Education, University of South China, Hengyang, China
Omega-3 Index as a Sport Biomarker
The omega-3 index shows how much of the key omega-3 fats you have in your blood—ideally it should be above 8%, but most people (including athletes) are below that. Just 3–4 weeks of taking omega-3 supplements can help the body handle training better, recover faster, and even reduce the risk of injury.
Department of Medicine and Health Sciences “V. Tiberio”, University of Molise, Italy
The Omega-3 Index in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Collegiate Football Athletes
Among 404 college football players, not a single one had a “safe” omega-3 index (>8%), and one-third were even in the high-risk range (<4%). This implies an increased risk of cardiovascular problems as well as brain disorders due to frequent head impacts.
The Sport Science Center at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth
Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Benefits and Endpoints in Sport
Omega-3s improve mood, recovery, and athletic performance—for example, in elite female football players they improved reaction time after just 4 weeks of supplementation. Supplements are recommended not only for athletes, but also for older adults, infants, and people with chronic illnesses.
Human and Clinical Nutrition Unit, Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University G. D’Annunzio, Italy
Omega-3 fatty acids: a comprehensive review of their role in health and disease
Omega-3s improve heart health, reduce inflammation, and may also help with diabetes, obesity, and problems affecting the eyes or brain.
Department of Medicine, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Melaka, Malaysia
The effect of vitamin D supplementation on depression
Vitamin D may provide short-term relief of depressive symptoms, especially in people with depression.
Department of Community Nutrition, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Iran
