... suggested that strength training may be associated with increased oxidative stress, and intake of antioxidants may mask the benefits of strength training [ 25,26,27 ]. Similarly, a number of studies have explored whether intake of omega-3 fatty acids are associated with health benefits in the elderly...

... during immobilization, but inflammation, wound healing and the energy cost of ambulation limit the reduction of energy expenditure. There is little rationale for increasing protein intake during immobilization. There is a theoretical rationale for leucine and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation to help...

...Artemis P. Simopoulos The effect of nutrients on gene expression is an area of considerable interest as the number of genes coding for key regulatory proteins in metabolic pathways is investigated. This paper presents an overview of the role of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids on the expression...