The effect of supplementation with fish oil rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on exercise performance
- Conditions
- -Geen aandoeningen
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON42826
- Lead Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 100
Rowers
- Male or female
- Member of the Dutch National Rowing Team or the talent team of the Dutch Rowing Team.
- Aged 18-45.
- Rated as low risk participant, based on the anamnesis form (see protocol; chapter 14.1).;Speed skaters
- Male or female
- Speed skater of the track selection Haarlem, regional talent centre Haarlem, marathon speed skating team Haven Amsterdam/SKITS or being an elite international speed skater.
- Aged 18-45 year.
- Rated as low risk participant, based on the anamnesis form (see protocol; chapter 14.1).
A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
- Use of omega-3 PUFA supplements in the month prior to the start of the study
- No low risk classification based on the anamnesis form (appendix 1; chapter 14.1).
- Use of blood thinners.
- Low blood pressure (diastolic < 60 and/or systolic < 90 mmHg) combined with regular dizziness in rest or during daily activities.
- Pregnancy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>The main study parameters are exercise performance (time trail) and the<br /><br>underlying performance-determining variables (VO2max, VO2 at the ventilatory<br /><br>threshold, anaerobic capacity, and gross efficiency) which are determined pre<br /><br>and post intervention. </p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>In addition to the exercise tests, blood samples and ultrasound measurements<br /><br>will be taken pre- and post-intervention. </p><br>