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Am J Clin Nutr February 2011 PMID 21159787

Dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplementation increases the rate of muscle protein synthesis in older adults: a randomized controlled trial.

Gordon I Smith, Philip Atherton, Dominic N Reeds, B Selma Mohammed, Debbie Rankin, Michael J Rennie, Bettina Mittendorfer

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Discussions emphasize the powerful effects of omega-3 supplementation, with comments like 'boosted muscle-protein synthesis 31%' and 'equivalent to salmon daily,' preserving a tone of enthusiasm and impact. Words like 'yup,' 'no extra gym time,' and 'FUCKING PERCENT' demonstrate how the tone is both casual and highly excited, underscoring the perceived importance and potential for practical health benefits.

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The majority of posts strongly support the positive findings of the study, emphasizing muscle gains and health benefits.

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Posts express high interest, referencing specific results like 31% increased muscle-protein synthesis and mentioning practical implications.

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Numerous posts delve into details, such as measurements of lean mass, inflammation markers, and even suggesting social discussions like the potential for muscle building or nutritional supplements.

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The posts highlight significant practical impacts, from improving age-related muscle loss to potentially transforming dietary or supplement practices for older adults.

Abstract in brief

  • Omega3 fatty acids do not change the resting muscle protein synthesis rate in older adults but significantly enhance the muscle's response to anabolic stimuli like amino acids and insulin, indicating a potential benefit for preventing muscle loss with age.
  • Corn oil, used as a control, showed no effect on muscle protein synthesis or signaling pathways, highlighting that the observed effects are specific to omega3 fatty acids.
  • The study concludes that supplementing older adults with omega3 fatty acids could help stimulate muscle growth and might be useful for managing sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss).
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言うまでもなくオメガ3脂肪酸が不足している人は多く、筋肉保護の観点で摂取の期待値は高い。 参考 https://t.co/T6sONKMWX0 https://t.co/62jhJfTdG1

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Dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplementation increases the rate of muscle protein synthesis in older adults: a randomized controlled trial (2011) "Omega-3 fatty acids stimulate muscle protein synthesis in older adults and may be useful for the prevention and treatment of

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KENTO/カジュアルに栄養の本質を学べる学校を作る。
@sudokeeen · X

参考 https://t.co/T6sONKMWX0 https://t.co/62jhJfTdG1

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Alejandro A.D.
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Struggling with building muscle?

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Thanks to Philip Atherton for his session on micronutrients at #BGSconf , author of this RCT: Dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplementation increases the rate of muscle protein synthesis in older adults https://t.co/yZ7aRcvHZu @jnutritionorg

Apr 6, 2022 · 22,840 followers View post →
Alejandro A.D.
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Also, omega 3 boosts MPS by 50 FUCKING PERCENT That'll make you a Muscle Building Machine Source: https://t.co/FuPm8BsUPs

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Fish-oil gains? Yup. Seniors swallowing 4 g EPA-DHA for six months boosted muscle-protein synthesis 31 %, added 1.2 kg lean mass and leg-pressed 11 % heavier—no extra gym time. Inflammation marker CRP slipped 22 %. Equivalent to ~12 oz salmon daily. https://t.co/Yz6koYYnih

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Dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplementation increases the rate of muscle protein synthesis in older adults: a randomized controlled trial (2011) "Omega-3 fatty acids stimulate muscle protein synthesis in older adults and may be useful for the prevention and treatment of

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RT @sudokeeen: 言うまでもなくオメガ3脂肪酸が不足している人は多く、筋肉保護の観点で摂取の期待値は高い。 参考 https://t.co/T6sONKMWX0 https://t.co/62jhJfTdG1

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RT @sudokeeen: 言うまでもなくオメガ3脂肪酸が不足している人は多く、筋肉保護の観点で摂取の期待値は高い。 参考 https://t.co/T6sONKMWX0 https://t.co/62jhJfTdG1

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RT @sudokeeen: 言うまでもなくオメガ3脂肪酸が不足している人は多く、筋肉保護の観点で摂取の期待値は高い。 参考 https://t.co/T6sONKMWX0 https://t.co/62jhJfTdG1

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RT @sudokeeen: 言うまでもなくオメガ3脂肪酸が不足している人は多く、筋肉保護の観点で摂取の期待値は高い。 参考 https://t.co/T6sONKMWX0 https://t.co/62jhJfTdG1

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KENTO/カジュアルに栄養の本質を学べる学校を作る。
@sudokeeen · X

言うまでもなくオメガ3脂肪酸が不足している人は多く、筋肉保護の観点で摂取の期待値は高い。 参考 https://t.co/T6sONKMWX0 https://t.co/62jhJfTdG1

Mar 22, 2023 · 56 likes · 5 shares · 52,131 followers View post →
Age_and_Ageing
@Age_and_Ageing · X

Thanks to Philip Atherton for his session on micronutrients at #BGSconf , author of this RCT: Dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplementation increases the rate of muscle protein synthesis in older adults https://t.co/yZ7aRcvHZu @jnutritionorg

Apr 6, 2022 · 22,840 followers View post →
Alejandro A.D.
@realalejandroAD · X

Struggling with building muscle?

Aug 10, 2020 · 1 like · 15,523 followers View post →
Alejandro A.D.
@realalejandroAD · X

Also, omega 3 boosts MPS by 50 FUCKING PERCENT That'll make you a Muscle Building Machine Source: https://t.co/FuPm8BsUPs

Aug 10, 2020 · 15,523 followers View post →
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