The Effects of High Dose Fish Oil Supplementation on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and Inflammatory Markers

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2010-02-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of fish oil supplementation (Lovaza, GlaxoSmithKline) on muscle strength, muscle soreness and inflammation following exercise.

• Phase: Phase 2
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Western Michigan University
• Collaborator: GlaxoSmithKline

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy, free of disease

• Must be able to swallow capsules

• Free of orthopedic or muscular injuries

• Recreationally active

• Prior consumption of fish and corn with no adverse reactions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) or topical analgesics during study enrollment

• Pregnant or nursing

• Food allergy to fish or any components of the pills which includes alpha tocopherol, partially hydrogenated vegetable oils including soybean oils and gelatin and glycerol or wheat germ oil

• Competitive athlete or physically active more than 10 hours per week