Supplementation of eicosapentaenoic acid-rich fish oil attenuates muscle stiffness after eccentric contractions of human elbow flexors

Supplementation of eicosapentaenoic acid-rich fish oil attenuates muscle stiffness after eccentric contractions of human elbow flexors

Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the effect of supplementation of fish oil rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on the damage of the biceps brachii after eccentric contractions (ECCs) of the elbow flexors, particularly focusing on muscle stiffness. Me...

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Main Authors: Yosuke Tsuchiya, Kenichi Yanagimoto, Hisashi Ueda, Eisuke Ochi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Subjects:
Eicosapentaenoic acid
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
Shear wave elastography
Shear elastic modulus
Muscle function
Muscle swelling
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12970-019-0283-x

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