Recovery evidence brief
EPA and DHA omega-3 supplements are usually fish oil or algae oil products. They are commonly used for heart health, inflammation, soreness, and general recovery support.
May reduce delayed soreness and some muscle-damage markers, but performance and strength effects are inconsistent.
DOMS meta-analysis: omega-3 reduced soreness after eccentric exercise; later RCTs still show mixed performance carryover.
Check actual EPA plus DHA, not total fish oil. Dose and duration vary across trials.
Bleeding risk, medication interactions, and fish-allergy considerations require care.
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