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Omega-3 Intake—Its Impact on Health and Muscle

by Dawn M. Weatherwax, ATC, RD, CSCS, CSSD
Personal Training Quarterly April 2015
Vol 3, Issue 2

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Omega-3 fatty acids not only have positive impacts on the eyes, heart, brain, and joints, but also on muscle tissue. Omega-3 is a very important nutrient that can help an individual achieve optimal health and performance.

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This article originally appeared in Personal Training Quarterly (PTQ)—a quarterly publication for NSCA Members designed specifically for the personal trainer. Discover easy-to-read, research-based articles that take your training knowledge further with Nutrition, Programming, and Personal Business Development columns in each quarterly, electronic issue. Read more articles from PTQ »

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Dawn Weatherwax is a Registered/Licensed Dietitian with a specialty in sports nutrition. Weatherwax is the Founder of Sports Nutrition 2Go and a Board ...

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