Runners: Why omega-3 could be the performance- and recovery-boosting supplement you need

The supplement shelves are a crowded place to be right now, and it can be hard to know where to start, what supplements to take and when a food-first approach might be superior. One such supplement is omega-3. While we know omega-3 fatty acids are important for the general population’s health, some recent studies have suggested that runners specifically might benefit from omega-3 supplementation.

‘Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that play a vital role in heart, brain, immune and joint health – core areas for anyone, but especially relevant for endurance athletes like runners. They’re best known for their anti-inflammatory properties and support for cellular membrane fluidity, which has direct implications for recovery, oxygen transport, and muscle function,’ says Hannah Trueman, dietetic medicine specialist and lead nutritionist at Body Fabulous.

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