Articles on Omega 3

Omega 3 fatty acids should be a high priority for athletes of every performance level, as they may play a key role in maintaining healthy muscles. The supplements company ONNIT has a krill oil that it claims will suit all types of athletes and may boost heart, brain, and joint health. But as my dietitian keeps reminding me: it’s all about the DHA and EPA ratio, and many supplements get it... Read more >

I remember being forced to take a spoon of pure fish oil every morning before I left for school. It still haunts me, but I do believe that omega 3 fatty acids play a crucial role in heart health, brain function, and maintaining joints. But the problem with fish oils is that there are so many products that either use less than optimum sources or they include the wrong balance and types of... Read more >

I’ll be honest, I never took fish oil supplements solely for my bodybuilding goals. But I have been taking them since I was young because my grandparents always said it would keep me healthy. And while there is a ton of evidence that omega-3 fatty acids are important for brain, immune, and cardiovascular health, I’ve been increasingly convinced about their role in building muscle mass. But... Read more >