Gregory Chandler on Omega-3s and Creatine

Omega-3s improved lung function and creatine strengthened swimmers, several new studies reveal.

In an omega-3 study, 40 non-smoking amateur male wrestlers, average age of 19, with an average body mass index (BMI) of 22.75, took one fish oil softgel containing 180 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 120 mg of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) per day, with or without training, or took a placebo with or without training. After 12 weeks, while there were no significant changes for the other groups, the omega-3 training group had 41 percent better airflow and 53 percent greater lung capacity compared to the beginning of the study.

In a creatine study, 16 male elite swimmers, average age 16, took 5g of creatine four times per day or a placebo. After five days, while there was no change for placebo, the creatine group increased continuous jumping power by 20 percent and swam much faster in two 100-meter swim sprints.

GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law