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Fish Oil Supplementation Boosts Muscle

By Byron J. Richards, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist

January 27, 2011

Fish Oil Supplementation Boosts Muscle
The loss of muscle during aging is invariably associated with a decline in health. A new study in older adults  found that supplementation with fish oil1 (DHA and EPA) can improve the synthesis of muscle protein.

The essential fatty acids, especially DHA, are well known for their role in cardiovascular health. In addition to becoming part of the structure of cell membranes everywhere in your body, it is now recognized that they activate a wide array of genes. This new study indicates that some of the genes that are activated help support muscle health.

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