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| ID | Type | Description | Link |
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| 2024/53/B/NZ7/02257 | Other Grant/Funding Number | Narodowe Centrum Nauki | |
| RID/SP/0053/2024/01 | Other Identifier | The Regional Initiative of Excellence programme |
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Therefore, the aim of our project will be to assess the impact of omega-3 fatty acid on the neuromuscular system (muscle tensomyography- TMG), the composition and fluidity of erythrocyte cell membranes, the lipid profile and the antioxidant status of the blood.
The ability of skeletal muscles to generate force and resist fatigue is essential for athletic performance. Training adaptations within the neuromuscular system and skeletal muscles modulate the muscles' ability to produce force and resistance to fatigue. Much research has been conducted to determine the effects of dietary supplements on skeletal muscle adaptation to strength training (e.g., protein supplementation) and methods to support endurance performance (e.g., carbohydrate loading). However, limited research has been conducted to date on the effects of dietary supplements on the neuromuscular system.The research will focus on the effect of 4 and 8 weeks of supplementation with high doses of omega 3 fatty acids on the level of omega 3/omega6 fatty acids, the level of TRANS fatty acids and AA (arachidonic acid) fatty acid using a mixed diet. Additionally, we will examine the effect of this supplementation on the neuromuscular system (muscle tensomyography -TMG), the composition and fluidity of erythrocyte cell membranes, the lipid profile and the antioxidant status of the blood. The research will use innovative assumptions - high doses of omega 3 fatty acids. Additionally, a new laboratory tool will be used to assess the level of individual fatty acids (omega 3, omega 6) in the blood, the level of which shows or excludes latent inflammation in the body.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| AL (Alpha-linolenic acid) supplementation | Experimental | Participants were randomly assigned to the ALA supplementation group. After 4 weeks of the supplementation, there was a 12-week wash-out period, after which the participants crossed over to the EPA /DHA group. |
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| EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)/DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) supplementation | Experimental | Participants were randomly assigned to the EPA/DHA supplementation group. After 4 weeks of the supplementation, there was a 12-week wash-out period, after which the participants crossed over to the ALA group. |
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| Placebo supplementation | Placebo Comparator | Participants were randomly assigned to the Placebo group. After 4 weeks of the supplementation, there was a 12-week wash-out period, after which they repeated the placebo supplementation. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| EPA/DHA supplements | Dietary Supplement | The supplement will be administered in a dose of 4 capsules twice a day for 4 weeks. Each capsule will contain 330mg EPA and 220mgDHA. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Omega 3 index | The Omega-3 Index (%) determines the content of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) relative to total fatty acids in erythrocyte membranes. It is expressed as a percentage and reflects long-term fatty acid intake. Unit of Measure: % | 4-weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Tensiomyography (TMG) Parameters | 2a. Maximal Radial Displacement (Dm) Unit of Measure: mm 2b. Contraction Time (Tc) Unit of Measure: ms 2c. Delay Time (Td) Unit of Measure: ms 2d. Sustain Time (Ts) Unit of Measure: ms 2e. Half-Relaxation Time (Tr) Unit of Measure: ms Description: Muscle contractile properties assessed using tensiomyography (TMG-BMC system). | 4-weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Total Antioxidant Status (TAS) | Description: Plasma total antioxidant status measured using Randox TAS kit. Unit of Measure: mmol/L | 4 weeks |
| Malondialdehyde (MDA) Concentration | Description: Plasma malondialdehyde concentration measured using thiobarbituric acid reactive substances method. Unit of Measure: nmol/mL |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Małgorzata Magdalena Michalczyk, Phd | Institute of Sport Sciences, Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Academy of Physical Education in Katowice | Katowice | 40-065 | Poland |
Anonymised data will be available upon reasonable request.
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| Type | Includes Protocol | Includes SAP | Includes ICF | Document Label | Document Date | Document Uploaded Date | Document File Name |
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| Prot | Yes | No | No | Study Protocol | Apr 20, 2024 | Dec 30, 2025 | Prot_000.pdf |
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The participants will be randomly assigned to 4 groups: a group supplemented with EPA+DHA (eicosapentaenoic + docosahexaenoic fatty acids) (animal source), a group supplemented with ALA (apha-linolenic) fatty acids (plant source), a placebo supplemented control group, and a control group without supplementation. After 4 weeks of supplementation, there will be a 3 month washout period. After the 3 month break, the second stage will begin, which will also last 4 weeks, during which the groups will be crossed over.
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| ALA supplements | Dietary Supplement | The supplement will be administered in a dose of 4 capsules twice a day for 4 weeks. Daily dose will contain 3500mg ALA. |
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| Placebo supplements | Dietary Supplement | The supplement will be administered in a dose of 4 capsules twice a day for 4 weeks. One capsule will contain 550 mg of olive oil. The placebo will be matched to the supplement in appearance. |
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| Corsi Block-Tapping Test - Unweighted Block Span | Description: Maximum correctly reproduced sequence length in Corsi Block-Tapping Test. Unit of Measure: blocks | 4-weeks |
| Corsi Block-Tapping Test - Block Time | Description: Reaction time performance in visuospatial working memory assessed using Corsi Block-Tapping Test. Unit of Measure: ms | 4 weeks |
| Corsi Block-Tapping Test - Reverse Span Score | Description: Working memory performance assessed using reverse span condition of Corsi Block-Tapping Test. Unit of Measure: score | 4 weeks |
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| Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) Activity | Description: Activity of superoxide dismutase in red blood cell lysates measured using Randox kits. Unit of Measure: U/g Hb | 4 weeks |
| Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx) Activity | Description: Activity of glutathione peroxidase in red blood cell lysates measured using Randox kits. Unit of Measure: U/g Hb | 4 weeks |
| Body Mass | Description: Body mass measured using multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (InBody 770). Unit of Measure: kg | 4 weeks |
| Body Fat Percentage | Description: Body fat percentage measured using multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (InBody 770). Unit of Measure: % | 4 weeks |