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ReviewCurrent opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care2026

Skeletal muscle protein turnover and mitochondrial responses to omega-3 fatty acid supplementation: an update.

Jack E Hayden, Colleen S Deane

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Jack E HaydenHuman Development & Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton.
Colleen S DeaneHuman Development & Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton.

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Abstract

purpose of reviewTo critically review recent findings related to the effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on skeletal muscle, with a particular focus on skeletal muscle protein turnover and mitochondrial function. RECENT

findingsEvidence indicates that omega-3 fatty acids, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may support skeletal muscle health by influencing muscle protein synthesis (MPS), mitochondrial function, and redox balance. However, recent meta-analyses reveal inconsistent effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on basal and stimulus-induced MPS, likely due to methodological variability. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation is seemingly more beneficial in clinical cohorts and preclinical data suggests omega-3s may reduce oxidative stress. SUMMARY: Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation is a promising nutritional strategy for supporting skeletal muscle health, via the modulation of MPS and mitochondrial function. However, large-scale trials in a variety of healthy and clinical populations using sustainable sources of omega-3 fatty acids are required before a consensus on efficacy can be made.

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Dietary SupplementsFatty Acids, Omega-3MitochondriaMitochondria, MuscleMuscle ProteinsMuscle, SkeletalAnimalsDocosahexaenoic AcidsEicosapentaenoic AcidHumansOxidation-ReductionOxidative StressDocosahexaenoic AcidsEicosapentaenoic AcidFatty Acids, Omega-3Muscle Proteinsmitochondriamuscle protein synthesisomega-3 fatty acidsskeletal muscle

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