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Microencapsulated docosahexaenoic acid increases the Omega-3 Index and attenuates the physiological impact of eccentric exercise in physically trained adults: a 12-week double-blind placebo-controlled trial.

European journal of nutrition·May 29, 2026·PMID 42213158

Why it matters

It provides controlled evidence that a dietary achievable dose of DHA can elevate the Omega-3 Index and mitigate exercise-induced muscle soreness and inflammation, relevant for specialists advising active patients on recovery strategies.

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