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

• Main Authors: Yosuke Tsuchiya (Author), Kenichi Yanagimoto (Author), Norihiko Sunagawa (Author), Hisashi Ueda (Author), Katsunori Tsuji (Author), Eisuke Ochi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...