EPA/DHA omega-3

May reduce delayed soreness and some muscle-damage markers, but performance and strength effects are inconsistent.

Moderate for soreness recovery / health 6 linked sources Content audit 2026-05-04

Headline Finding

DOMS meta-analysis: omega-3 reduced soreness after eccentric exercise; later RCTs still show mixed performance carryover.

Dose Context

Check actual EPA plus DHA, not total fish oil. Dose and duration vary across trials.

Important Caveat

Bleeding risk, medication interactions, and fish-allergy considerations require care.

Source Drawer

Linked Research

6 papers and evidence links - audit 2026-05-04

Meta-analysis DOMS meta-analysis
Meta-analysis EIMD marker meta-analysis
Review Muscle mass/strength review
Meta-analysis n-3 strength/mass meta-analysis
Full text DOMS full text
Trial Negative recovery RCT

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