Sports nutrition
Sports nutrition
The Smartfish sports nutrition series is a product range designed to ensure speedy and effective recovery after exercise. It is currently used by top athletes across the professional and amateur spheres. Training and competing strain the muscles in the body and break them down. In order to avoid damage and injury, the muscles must recover between workouts. With careful management of food, drink, sleep and rest, the muscles will need less time to recover.
About sports nutrition
The Smartfish sports nutrition series is a product range designed to ensure speedy and effective recovery after exercise. It is based on Smartfish’s proprietary juice-based emulsion technology. All Smartfish sports products are Informed Sports® certified and guaranteed free from substances banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Training and competing strain the muscles in the body and break them down. In order to avoid damage and injury, the muscles must recover between workouts. During the recovery phase, the muscles are rebuilt, they grow and are made ready for new challenges. When muscles are particularly strained, they may need three to four days to fully recover1. With careful management of food, drink, sleep and rest, the muscles will need less time to recover.
Marine omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA increase cellular membrane elasticity2 and produce an anti-inflammatory effect on the body3. Increased levels of DHA and EPA in the blood may induce improved muscle recovery by enhancing the body’s management of inflammation.
Studies
Three sports-specific clinical studies have been conducted on Smartfish formulas. In one study the Smartfish product demonstrated improved muscle recovery after strenuous exercise4. The study documents that the Smartfish product stimulates muscle recovery more effectively than a drink with identical protein content, and a carbohydrate control drink (placebo). The study was conducted by the University of Stirling. The researchers measured the effects of the Smartfish product on speed, flexibility, mobility, endurance and stress indicators in football players.
A recent study confirmed earlier results from the football study at the University of Stirling5. The study was conducted on 20 professional rugby players, randomised to receive either a Smartfish product or a protein-based placebo twice daily for five weeks. The effect of the product was measured by muscle soreness, countermovement jump (CMJ) and mental well-being. After five weeks, a positive effect of the Smartfish product was observed in terms of muscle soreness, CMJ performance and fatigue compared to day zero. The results show that Recharge High Protein can reduce muscle soreness and maintain muscle function and explosive power after hard exercise.
There has also been conducted a study involving another Smartfish product. 21 male cyclists and triathletes were included in the study and randomized to two groups supplemented twice daily with either the Smartfish product or a control. Expired gas was collected at rest and during 60 minutes of cycling at 85% of the individual lactate threshold. After 4 weeks of supplementing with the Smartfish product, the respiratory exchange ratio and carbohydrate oxidation increased during steady-state cycling. Fat oxidation, however, decreased during the exercise.
Relevant studies
Below is a list of relevant studies. For a complete list of relevant studies for Smartfish products, visit R&D.
- The Effect of Fish Oil, Vitamin D and Protein on URTI Incidence in Young Active People
- Adding Fish Oil to Whey Protein, Leucine, and Carbohydrate Over a Six-Week Supplementation Period Attenuates Muscle Soreness Following Eccentric Exercise in Competitive Soccer Players
- Substrate Metabolism at Rest and during Steady-State Cycling Following n-3 PUFA Supplementation
Related products
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Post Workout High Protein is a unique recovery drink with a high level of omega-3 fatty acids EPA & DHA, and protein. Perfect directly after explosive workouts & for reaching your daily protein goal. Made with fruit juices and has a fresh taste of raspberry. Ready to drink & easy to bring. Informed Sports Certified.
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References
- Philpott, J.D., et al., Adding Fish Oil to Whey Protein, Leucine, and Carbohydrate Over a Six-Week Supplementation Period Attenuates Muscle Soreness Following Eccentric Exercise in Competitive Soccer Players. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 2018. 28(1): p. 26-36. ↩︎
- Schumann, J., et al., Fatty acid and peptide profiles in plasma membrane and membrane rafts of PUFA supplemented RAW264.7 macrophages. PLoS One, 2011. 6(8): p. e24066. ↩︎
- Calder, P.C., n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, inflammation, and inflammatory diseases. Am J Clin Nutr, 2006. 83(6 Suppl): p. 1505S-1519S. ↩︎
- Philpott, J.D., et al., Adding Fish Oil to Whey Protein, Leucine, and Carbohydrate Over a Six-Week Supplementation Period Attenuates Muscle Soreness Following Eccentric Exercise in Competitive Soccer Players. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 2018. 28(1): p. 26-36. ↩︎
- Black, K.E., et al., Adding omega-3 fatty acids to a protein-based supplement during pre-season training results in reduced muscle soreness and the better maintenance of explosive power in professional Rugby Union players. Eur J Sport Sci, 2018. 18(10): p. 1357-1367. ↩︎