JOURNAL LA MEDIHEALTICO
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Journal La Medihealtico

The Role of Omega 3 Fatty Acids on Muscle Mass: A Literature Review

Wardhana, Putu Adi Kusuma (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Jun 2024

Abstract

Omega 3 fatty acids are known to have many benefits for human health, such as regulating lipid metabolism, treating hyperlipidemia, having anti-inflammatory function, increasing brain function and maintaining the body's immune system. Nowadays, among individuals who like to exercise, especially in the field of sports nutrition, omega 3 fatty acids are starting to become popular in their function of maintaining and increasing muscle mass because of their benefits in increasing muscle protein synthesis, reducing muscle damage (exercise-induced muscle damage) after physical exercise or during recovery after exercise so that it can maintain and increase muscle mass. This literature review deepens the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids which can potentially maintain or increase muscle mass. This literature review will discuss the mechanism by which omega 3 fatty acids influence muscle mass through cellular signaling pathways related to muscle protein synthesis which has an impact on a person's muscle mass. This literature review also discusses research results in healthy individuals, the elderly and individuals with chronic ilness. Although several studies show the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids regarding their potential to maintain and increase muscle mass. However, several research results show an insignificant effect of omega 3 fatty acids on muscle mass, causing the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids on muscle mass to continue to be a topic that will continue to be researched, some of the causes may be due to the duration of administration, different doses of administration, different type of omega 3 fatty acids given.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JournalLaMedihealtico

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Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Veterinary

Description

Journal La Medihealtico is peer reviewed, open access Academic and Research Journal which publishes Original Research Articles, Review Article, Case Report editorial comments etc. in all fields of medical sciences and health sciences including Health Care Delivery, Health Care Research, ...