The Effect of Omega-3 on Muscle Inflammation Markers and Recovery Rate Following Professional Wrestling Matches
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- Omega-3 - Inflammation - Recovery - Professional Wrestlers - SupplementationAbstract
This study examined the effects of omega-3 supplementation on muscle inflammation and recovery in professional wrestlers. Ten male wrestlers were randomly assigned to an experimental group, receiving omega-3 supplementation, or a control group, receiving a placebo, for four weeks. Inflammatory markers including creatine kinase (CK), C-reactive protein (CRP), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) were measured before and after the intervention. Recovery was assessed subjectively using a Likert scale and objectively via exercise heart rate recovery. Results showed significant reductions in CK, CRP, and IL-1β, along with improvements in both perceived and objective recovery in the omega-3 group, while the control group showed minimal changes. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences between groups (p < 0.05) with large effect sizes for all markers. These findings suggest that omega-3 supplementation effectively reduces muscle inflammation and enhances recovery, supporting its use as a recovery aid in high-intensity sports
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