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Table 1 Descriptive data for study participants in the omega-3 supplementation group (N-3 PUFA) and placebo group. Independent t-test determined no difference between groups

From: 21 days of mammalian omega-3 fatty acid supplementation improves aspects of neuromuscular function and performance in male athletes compared to olive oil placebo

Measure

N-3 PUFA

Placebo

p

(n = 18)

(n = 12)

Height (cm)

180.3 ± 7.5

180.0 ± 7.7

0.91

Weight (kg)

79.8 ± 8.0

80.2 ± 10.8

0.69

Age (y)

23.7 ± 4.9

26.0 ± 3.0

0.21

Body Fat (%)

12.4 ± 3.3

12.9 ± 4.4

0.74

VO2max (ml . kg-1 . min−1)

49.3 ± 14.2

48.9 ± 3.4

0.93

10RM Squat Max (kg)

92.7 ± 23.2

97.7 ± 16.8

0.40

Watt max

350 ± 47.4

345 ± 35.2

0.86

Training (h . wk−1)

17 ± 6

16 ± 5

0.64