Fish Oil Benefits in Weight Training
A new study performed at the Parana Federal University in Brazil examined weight training in women in their 60s. Researchers found that while all were able to get stronger, those who took fish oil experienced increased strength and muscle gains. While fish oil is a proven and well known supplement for lowering triglycerides and cholesterol, it does have many other positives, including the improvement of nerve function. Thus, the research team postulates that fish oil enhances the muscles ability to contract and respond to strength training. Considering the small sample size of 45 subjects, more study is needed to confirm these exciting findings.