6 clinical reasons omega-3 is great for athletes

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Inhibit Inflammation

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Increases Muscle Growth

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Promotes Healthy Joints

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Makes You More Endurance

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Sharpens Mental Focus

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Relieve Breathing Problems

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Soothe the strain, power the gain, Omega-3 can keep you in the game.

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