07.01.07
Indication: Body composition
Source: Am J Clin Nutr, May 2007;85(5): 1267-74.
Research:
Researchers examined the individual and combined effects of long-chain omega 3 fatty acid supplementation and regular exercise on body composition and cardiovascular health by assigning 75 subjects to one of four treatment groups: one that took 6 grams of fish oil daily; one that consumed fish oil and walked for 45 minutes three days per week; one that consumed pills containing sunflower oil; and a group that took sunflower oil and walked for 45 minutes three days per week.
Results: At the conclusion of 12 weeks, researchers found that subjects taking fish oil had greater improvements in blood fats and blood vessel function compared to those that took sunflower oil. In addition, those that added exercise to their regimen reduced body fat, leading researchers to conclude that increasing intake of fatty acids could be a useful adjunct to exercise programs aimed at improving body composition and decreasing cardiovascular disease risk.
Source: Am J Clin Nutr, May 2007;85(5): 1267-74.
Research:
Researchers examined the individual and combined effects of long-chain omega 3 fatty acid supplementation and regular exercise on body composition and cardiovascular health by assigning 75 subjects to one of four treatment groups: one that took 6 grams of fish oil daily; one that consumed fish oil and walked for 45 minutes three days per week; one that consumed pills containing sunflower oil; and a group that took sunflower oil and walked for 45 minutes three days per week.
Results: At the conclusion of 12 weeks, researchers found that subjects taking fish oil had greater improvements in blood fats and blood vessel function compared to those that took sunflower oil. In addition, those that added exercise to their regimen reduced body fat, leading researchers to conclude that increasing intake of fatty acids could be a useful adjunct to exercise programs aimed at improving body composition and decreasing cardiovascular disease risk.