Effects of Omega-3 Supplementation on Exercise Performance, Body Composition, and Appetite Status in Female Athletes

Participants in the experimental group were given four capsules of omega-3 fatty acids with breakfast every day for 8 weeks. Each capsule contains 150 mg of omega-3 fatty acids and has a ratio of 60% EPA and 40% DHA. At the beginning of the study, 24-hour food consumption records were taken 8 times, once a week and at the end. In addition, anthropometric measurements, simplified food appetite questionnaire, muscle pain assessment and muscle endurance test were performed at the beginning and end of the study.

Participants in the control group were given a placebo containing maltodextrin with breakfast every day for 8 weeks. Each capsule contains 250 mg maltodextrin. At the beginning of the study, 24-hour food consumption records were taken 8 times, once a week and at the end of the study. Additionally, anthropometric measurements, a simplified food appetite questionnaire, muscle pain assessment and muscle endurance test were performed at the beginning and end of the study.