Soccer players often experience eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage due to the physical demands of soccer matchplay. An improved muscle functional recovery from eccentric exercise has been shown with protein feeding. Since fish oil derived n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3PUFA) exhibit anti-inflammatory properties, combining fish oil with protein may facilitate recovery. Therefore, the primary aim of the present study was to assess the influence of 6 wk supplementation with a multi-ingredient beverage containing a combination of n-3PUFA, whey protein and vitamin D on muscle function and soreness, inflammation and soccer performance during exercise recovery.
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