Dietary Supplementation With Omega-3 Fatty Acid in Muscle Response
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2018-11-30
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Summary
Both aging and other factors associated with it may contribute to the development of
sarcopenia, such as lack of physical activity, inadequate food intake, hormonal changes and
age-related increases in cytokine levels. What is a growing number of elderly people in
Brazil and the world, it is extremely important to conduct research in order to know the
mechanisms of action of new strategies to combat sarcopenia. Supplementation with omega-3
fatty acids is a promising intervention in sarcopenic rest. However, there is a practice of
studies confirming the effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on neuromuscular
function in the elderly.