Omega-3 fatty acids help maintain muscle tissue during ageing

People lose 20 percent of their muscle mass between the ages of 40 and 60, and muscle loss continues thereafter. This results in reduced strength and power, as well as a reduced quality of life. This muscle loss also reduces the ability to regulate blood sugar, as muscles are responsible for about 30 percent of glucose utilization after eating. This reduces the risk of heart disease.

A literature review conducted by Scottish scientists concluded that high levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the muscles prevent muscle breakdown in old age by preventing inflammation and preventing insulin resistance.

Omega-3 fatty acids from fish promote metabolic muscle health.

(Marine Drugs, 13: 6977 - 7004, 2015)

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