Episode 156 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition‘s “We Do Science” podcast! In this episode, Laurent Bannock discusses Omega 3 fatty acids and their impact on physical training & performance with Dr Chris McGlory PhD (Queen’s University, Canada) and Professor Kevin Tipton PhD (The Institute of Performance Nutrition, UK).

Discussion topics Include:

• Overview of omega-3 fatty acids
• Omega-3 fatty acids on skeletal muscle protein turnover
• Benefits of consuming omega-3 fatty acids: from health to skeletal muscle
• Can omega-3 fatty acids influence recovery from injury?
• Omega-3 fatty acids: food first and is there a case for supplementation?

Key Paper(s) discussed / referred to:

• The influence of Omega-3 fatty acids on skeletal muscle protein turnover in health, disuse, and disease
• Omega-3 fatty acids: A detailed look at Omega-3 fatty acids and their impact on physical performance