“Forgotten” fish oil builds muscle at ANY age
They say age is just a number…
But with each passing year it’s inevitable that you’re going to LOSE SOME MUSCLE…
Which can put your health, mobility, and independence at risk.
But today, I’ve got the muscle-boosting science behind benefits of a “forgotten” fish oil that can help you reverse this trend…
Krill oil is a top source of the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil, which also play a role in building muscle.
But krill oil isn’t your run-of-the-mill fish oil. It has a little something extra in the muscle building department…
It’s a terrific source of choline—a hard-to-find nutrient essential for muscle function (among other benefits).
In fact, in a study of more than 100 seniors, krill oil beat a placebo in four key measures:
- 9% increase in grip strength…
- 3% jump in thigh muscle strength…
- 5% rise in thigh muscle thickness…
- All of this, including a 17% increase in M wave—an important measure of your overall neuromuscular system.
I’m the first one to tell you that fish oil is great for a number of health benefits… so I’ll definitely steer you towards krill oil, too.
And when it comes to maintaining your strength, don’t forget to stay active daily.
If you’re hitting the gym or playing pickleball with friends, keep it up! But even a brisk walk around your neighborhood (or some chair exercises on a rainy day) are great alternatives.
You can also incorporate branched-chain amino acids to your diet to help ensure your muscles get ALL of the essential amino acids they need each day and in the right amounts.
To maintaining your valuable strength,
Cory Templeman
Senior Editor, eAlert
Sources:
University of Glasgow. “Krill oil may be beneficial to muscle function and size in healthy people over the age of 65.” https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-05-krill-oil-beneficial-muscle-function.html</small
