Research
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N-3 PUFA supplementation resulted in a significant increase in type II fibre cross-sectional area (CSA) from 3097 ± 339 μm2 to 4329 ± 264 μm2 (P < 0.05) compared to placebo.
N-3 PUFA may be beneficial for increasing muscle fibre size in older women.
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Only the n-3 PUFA group increased... type II fibre CSA (3097 ± 339 μm2 to 4329 ± 264 μm2 n-3 PUFA (P < 0.05) vs. 2520 ± 316 μm2 to 3467 ± 303 μm2 in PL).
Why this rating
Based on the randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial design.
Source
Omega-3 supplementation during unilateral resistance exercise training in older women: A within subject and double-blind placebo-controlled trial
Matthew S. Brook et al. · Clinical Nutrition ESPEN · 2021
rct · n=16Cited 26×
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