| Effect | None |
| Values | Pre-post change in yo-yo level 1 test (meters) [95% CI]. Values extracted from figure. Fish oil: 202 [48,357] Placebo: 62 [-110,234] |
| Trial Design | Randomized trial |
| Trial Length | 2-4 Weeks |
| Number of Subjects | 26 |
| Sex | Both Genders |
| Age Range | 18-29, 30-44 |
| Body Types | Trained |
This study aimed to explore the effects of four weeks of high-EPA fish oil supplementation on a wide range of athletic performance metrics in competitive soccer players. The fish oil was does on a bodyweight basis: the athletes randomized to the treatment group received 0.1 g of fish oil per kg of bodyweight daily for four weeks, with the average intake being seven one-gram capsules. The capsules contained 70% EPA and 20% DHA,Funding issues for this study:
There were no significant differences between groups on 1 RM for leg extension, sprint time, or vertical jump height. The authors report a significant difference in aerobic endurance capacity, but this report is based on pre-post measurements. Inspection of the authors’ Figure 3B suggests that the intergroup differences were not statistically significant.
Study funded by supplement maker (Glasgow Health Solutions)
