topicFish Oil Muscle Soreness Meta-Analysis
claimBackground: Supplementation with long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n -3 PUFAs), particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may mitigate exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) and enhance post-exercise recovery.
evidence level1
citationYaghoobi E (2026)
sourceEffects of LC <i>n</i>-3 PUFA Supplementation on Muscle Pain, Function, and Damage Markers in Healthy Young to Middle-Aged Adults Following Acute or Chronic Exercise: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicFish Oil Muscle Soreness Meta-Analysis
claimHowever, the systematic reviews/meta-analyses evaluating these effects across populations and exercise models are limited and do not provide dosing recommendations.
evidence level1
citationYaghoobi E (2026)
sourceEffects of LC <i>n</i>-3 PUFA Supplementation on Muscle Pain, Function, and Damage Markers in Healthy Young to Middle-Aged Adults Following Acute or Chronic Exercise: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicFish Oil Muscle Soreness Meta-Analysis
claimOmega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are vital components of life activities, and the human body is incapable of synthesizing them; therefore, they must be obtained from the diet.
evidence level4
citationNi J (2026)
sourceRehabilitation effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on exercise-induced muscle damage: a mini-review.
topicFish Oil Muscle Soreness Meta-Analysis
claimRecent research indicates that these substances can influence not only the metabolic reaction to exercise and skeletal muscle function, but also the functional performance of exercise training.
evidence level4
citationNi J (2026)
sourceRehabilitation effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on exercise-induced muscle damage: a mini-review.