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Title: Fit Science Highlights Breakthrough Findings on Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Muscle Growth

United States, 15th Dec 2025 - Fit Science, a leading authority in evidence-based fitness and nutrition science, has released new insights highlighting the powerful and often overlooked role of omega-3 fatty acids in muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and long-term muscle development.The findings are detailed in the newly published article, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Muscle Protein Synthesis: A Bodybuilder’s Guide to Unlocking Growth, which explores how these essential fats enhance the body’s ability to build muscle beyond traditional protein-focused strategies.For decades, athletes and bodybuilders have centered their nutrition plans on protein intake, creatine supplementation, and progressive resistance training. However, according to Fit Science, omega-3 fatty acids—long associated with heart health and brain function—play a direct role in improving how efficiently muscles convert amino acids into new tissue.Omega-3 fatty acids are essential polyunsaturated fats, meaning the body cannot synthesize them independently. The most critical forms for athletic performance are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), found primarily in fatty fish, fish oil supplements, and algae-based omega-3 products. These fats integrate into muscle cell membranes, influencing inflammation control, insulin sensitivity, blood flow, and key anabolic signaling pathways.The Fit Science article highlights compelling scientific evidence demonstrating omega-3s’ anabolic potential. Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that individuals supplementing with approximately four grams of fish oil daily experienced a 30–40% greater increase in muscle protein synthesis when exposed to amino acids compared to a placebo. Ad...


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