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Table 2 Performance measures Visit 1 and Visit 2 for the omega-3 supplementation (N-3 PUFA) and placebo groups. The differences in mean change is given as a percent ± 90 % confidence limits and corresponding inference

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

Test

N-3 PUFA

Placebo

ΔN-3 vs. Δ PLA (% ±90 % CL)

Inference

Visit 1

Visit 2

Visit 1

Visit 2

Squat Jump (cm)

34.6 ± 7.7

34.7 ± 6.7

36.6 ± 3.1

38.0 ± 7.1

2.4 ± 9.3

Unclear

Counter Movement Jump (cm)

43.5 ± 9.4

43.6 ± 7.2

45.5 ± 4.7

45.7 ± 6.2

1.4 ± 1.4

Unclear

Push-ups 1

50 ± 14

51 ± 13

49 ± 13

51 ± 14

1 ± 5.8

Unclear

Push-ups 2

23 ± 11

24 ± 10

25 ± 10

27 ± 12

1 ± 6.6

Unclear

Back Squat

13 ± 4

15 ± 4

12 ± 2

15 ± 4

5 ± 19

Unclear

Wingate PP (W)

841.30 ± 160.50

838 ± 176.84

835 ± 136.65

847.26 ± 130.25

2.17 ± 4.7

Unclear

Wingate Average Power (W)

593.1 ± 95.78

599.7 ± 92.65

611.3 ± 90.69

616.1 ± 104.44

0.74 ± 2.9

Unclear

Wingate Power Drop (%)

54.8 ± 9.54

54.6 ± 10.33

49.1 ± 5.82

53.0 ± 5.46

4.76 ± 3.4

Very likely beneficial

250 kJ Time Trial (sec)

1133.2 ± 296.1

1126.9 ± 265.7

1093.8 ± 269.8

1116.7 ± 269.6

1.96 ± 4.8

Unclear