RCT Jul 1, 2019 How Blocking an Omega-3 Processing Enzyme Affects Muscle Breakdown in Mice In mice, blocking the enzyme that activates omega-3 fats increased markers of muscle protein breakdown, suggesting omega-3s may help preserve muscle mainly by limiting degradation rather than boosting synthesis. Autophagy Gene Expression Metabolism Muscle Loss Read the summary →
RCT Feb 24, 2024 Fish Oil’s Mixed Effects on Inflammation and Liver Fat in a Mouse Model of Aging-Related Inflammation In IL-10 deficient mice, omega-3 supplementation increased regulatory immune cells and reduced liver fat, but also raised markers of oxidative stress and lowered liver vitamin E levels. Anti-Aging Fatty Liver Immune System Liver Health Muscle Loss Read the summary →
Meta-Analysis Aug 28, 2024 Fish Oil May Help Lung Cancer Patients Gain Weight and Feel Better, Study Finds In a meta-analysis of six trials, omega-3 supplementation significantly increased weight and quality-of-life scores in advanced lung cancer patients with cachexia, though lean body mass change was not significant. Cancer General Wellness Muscle Loss Read the summary →
Observational Apr 28, 2022 Omega-3 Nutritional Drink May Help Preserve Muscle in Cancer Patients During Chemotherapy In 39 cancer patients on chemotherapy, an omega-3 rich nutritional drink was linked to increased skeletal muscle mass over 56 days. Cancer Muscle Loss Read the summary →
RCT Jul 29, 2026 Does Fish Oil Boost Muscle Growth When Combined with Strength Training? In well-nourished men doing resistance training, high-dose omega-3 supplementation was well absorbed into muscle but did not improve muscle growth, strength, or anabolic signaling compared to placebo. General Wellness Muscle Loss Read the summary →
Observational Jul 29, 2026 Higher Blood Omega-3 Levels Linked to Greater Muscle Loss Risk in Older Heart Disease Patients In older adults with cardiovascular disease, higher blood omega-3 levels were statistically linked to greater sarcopenia risk, an association tied to diet quality and antioxidant markers rather than a direct cause. General Wellness Heart Health Muscle Loss Read the summary →