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Fish Oil Improves Lung Performance in Athletes

A new study suggests omega-3 supplements may improve lung performance during training, but is fish oil important for athletes? As a variable describing lung functioning, forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) influence an athlete’s performance both before and during training exercises. In general, FVC refers to lung volume and…

Can Omega-3 Relieve Asthma?

Asthma sufferers take note! As readers of this blog might know, omega-3 fish oil has been found to reduce exercise-induced restriction of airways and relieve allergies. Now, researchers are investigating the ability of omega-3 supplements to relieve asthma: John Brannan wants to determine if combating asthma can be adding to the list of fish oil…

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