FISH OIL!

Every professional athlete, coach and nutritionist knows that getting a high-quality fish oil is critical to providing joint support and muscle recovery. A pharmaceutical grade fish oil must be part of every athlete’s nutritional routine. Decades of research and thousands of clinical studies have proven and continue to prove that the EPA and DHA found in fish oil is key to resolving the inflammation in the body that can be the root of many health issues.

Here are just five reasons omega 3s will help you achieve success and optimal performance every time you perform:

1. Healthier Muscles

The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition published a study in 2015 of athletes supplementing with EPA and DHA (active ingredients in omega 3 fatty acids) had higher increases in neuromuscular performance, increased thigh function by 20 percent and far less muscle fatigue.

2. Greater Strength

Omega 3 fatty acids decrease muscle breakdown and increase protein synthesis. Washington University researchers in a 2011 study of healthy men and women, found that omega 3s increased the subjects’ muscle-building response to insulin and amino acids, both of which are released in the body during exercise. These factors mean strength is better sustained during heavy workouts.

3. Faster Recovery

After intense workouts, your muscles are left with microscopic tears that, when healed, will make you stronger and faster. Omega 3s are powerful anti-inflammatory compounds that help make that recovery process happen.

4. Reduced Body Fat

Fish oil stimulates thermogenesis – the burning of calories. This is why good fats, like ones found in fish oil, don’t weigh you down. They can actually help you to get lean. Researchers found that consistent daily omega 3 supplementation decreased fat mass in adults in just six weeks.

5. Increased Oxygen Delivery

In a 2013 Respiratory Medicine study, daily use of omega 3 supplements greatly improved lung function and reduced airway inflammation in people who regularly suffer exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (aka exercise-induced asthma.) It also enhances endurance capacity, giving you the wind needed to go the extra mile.

Warning: Not all fish oil is created equal!

If you’re serious about your results, make sure you are getting a pharmaceutical grade Fish Oil, one that has been certified for potency and purity by a third-party agency like NSF International, that provides supplement resources for athletes.

While any of the omega-3s on the NSF certified for sports list is a good choice, the fish oil that is getting all the buzz right now with NFL athletes is Omax3 Ultra-Pure.