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The Effects of Acute Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Delayed-onset Muscle Soreness and Recovery

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Conference Session (20 minutes)

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Research

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Abstract for the conference program

Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is the feeling of discomfort that occurs after being exposed to unaccustomed eccentric resistance training. Previous research has shown positive effects with omega-3 fatty acid (O3FA) supplementation to ameliorate DOMS. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of acute O3FA supplementation on DOMS, perceived ratings of exertion, and recovery after a prescribed lower body resistance training protocol in college-aged males. METHODS: Twenty college age males between 18-24 years old will be recruited from a southeast university. In this crossover study, participants will be randomly assigned to placebo (olive leaf oil) or experimental (O3FA) group totaling 3,000 mg of O3FA per day. A pre-determined ten repetition maximum (10RM) for the leg press, leg extension, and lying leg curl exercises will be used for all testing sessions. Data will be collected using the Omni Sense RPE, PRS scale, and VAS for perceived muscle soreness.

Proposal Track

R1: Projects in Process

Start Date

3-24-2018 11:00 AM

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Mar 24th, 11:00 AM

The Effects of Acute Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Delayed-onset Muscle Soreness and Recovery

Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is the feeling of discomfort that occurs after being exposed to unaccustomed eccentric resistance training. Previous research has shown positive effects with omega-3 fatty acid (O3FA) supplementation to ameliorate DOMS. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of acute O3FA supplementation on DOMS, perceived ratings of exertion, and recovery after a prescribed lower body resistance training protocol in college-aged males. METHODS: Twenty college age males between 18-24 years old will be recruited from a southeast university. In this crossover study, participants will be randomly assigned to placebo (olive leaf oil) or experimental (O3FA) group totaling 3,000 mg of O3FA per day. A pre-determined ten repetition maximum (10RM) for the leg press, leg extension, and lying leg curl exercises will be used for all testing sessions. Data will be collected using the Omni Sense RPE, PRS scale, and VAS for perceived muscle soreness.