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Comparative Effects of Dietary Protein, Creatine, and Omega-3 Supplementation on Muscle Strength, Endurance, and Recovery in Trained Athletes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

Nutrients·March 13, 2026·PMID 41901084

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For clinicians advising competitive or highly trained patients, this paper helps match common supplements to the performance goal being targeted. It suggests that supplement choice should be individualized by desired outcome rather than treating protein, creatine, and omega-3s as interchangeable ergogenic aids.

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