Limited Evidence for n-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Enhancing Fat-Free Mass, Strength, and Function in Oncologic and Non-Oncologic Conditions: An Overview of Reviews
Objectives: N-3 (omega-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3-PUFA) are believed to play a significant role in promoting and preserving skeletal muscle mass, strength, and overall physical function. This study offers a comprehensive overview of existing reviews investigating the effects of n-3 fatty acid supplementation on these outcomes across diverse populations.
Authors
- Jeremy Steen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6697-9069)
- Alysha C. D’Souza
- Everson Araújo Nunes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9994-5677)
- Stuart M. Phillips (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1956-4098)
Institutions
- McMaster University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Current Developments in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2025.106455
- Primary Topic
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00