Can Omega-3s (DHA) Really Protect My Brain From Concussions?

In the US alone, more than 3 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury every year. According to a recent study, concussion rates in high school football games have been on the rise. While this shouldn’t come as a surprise, we were surprised to learn that while Football had the highest rate of concussions (10.4 per 10,000 exposures), women’s soccer follows closely behind at a rate of 8.19 per 10,000 exposures.

When we work with athletes both at the junior high, high school and pro level; we forge bonds and care deeply about their well being. As far as anyone can tell, you are your brain (unfortunately it’s not something we can live without). As strength & conditioning coaches it is our responsibility to improve each athletes resiliency to injury and that includes protecting their brain.

Can omega-3 fatty acids, specifically DHA protect athletes from the negative effects of traumatic brain injuries like concussions? Read to find out!

Sports and Competition, Nutrition and SupplementsDavid SpitzNovember 21, 2019EPA, DHA, Omega-3, Fatty Acids, Inflammation, Concussion, CTE, adult brain injury, axonal injury, biomarkers, head trauma, traumatic brain injuryComment