Advances in Understanding the Role of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Promoting Recovery from Exercise-Induced Muscle Injury and Its Underlying Mechanism
Omega-3(ω-3)polyunsaturated fatty acids(PUFAs)are essential fatty acids for life activities,which cannot be synthesized by the body itself,and must be obtained from food.The role of ω-3 PUFAs in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases has been widely demonstrated.In recent years,more and more studies have found that ω-3 PUFAs can promote recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage(EIMD),but the mechanism is not fully clarified.Therefore,in this paper,studies on the efficacy and mechanism of action of different doses of ω-3 PUFAs in promoting recovery from EIMD are reviewed.The underlying mechanism involves activating myogenic repair of myosatellite cells,enhancing plasma membrane repair of skeletal muscle cells,and increasing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity.This review should provide new ideas for further exploring the theory and practice of promoting recovery form EIMD from the perspective of sports nutrition.