Effect of Fish Oil on Athlete's Executive Function

Effect of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) on Brain Executive Function in Student Athletes

The goal of this study is to determine the impact of long chain omega-3 PUFA (Polyunsaturated fatty acids) supplementation on executive function in collegiate athletes in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

The main objective of this study is to determine the effect of daily oral intake of a fish oil capsule enriched in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on brain EF (Executive Function) and blood-based biomarkers among male collegiate baseball student athletes over the course of an academic school year

Inclusion Criteria:

• Wake Forest University National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I baseball male student athletes cleared to participate in university athletics as determined by the team physician
• Age >/=18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unwillingness to consume a daily dietary supplement over the course of the study
• Allergy to dietary supplement components
• Lipid-lowering medication use