Low Omega-3 Index in 106 German elite winter endurance athletes: a pilot study.

@article{vonSchacky2014LowOI,
  title={Low Omega-3 Index in 106 German elite winter endurance athletes: a pilot study.},
  author={Clemens von Schacky and Maximilian Kemper and Robert Haslbauer and Martin Halle},
  journal={International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism},
  year={2014},
  volume={24 5},
  pages={
          559-64
        }
}
The Omega-3 Index is defined as erythrocyte eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and represents an individual's status in these two marine omega-3 fatty acids. A target range of 8 to 11% has been suggested, because values below predispose to cardiovascular events, especially sudden cardiac death, as well as to suboptimal brain function, like prolonged reaction times or even depression. Compared with the general population, elite athletes have an increased incidence of… 
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