Fish oil may shield soccer Players' brains from heading impacts
NCT ID NCT06736925
First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether taking fish oil (DHA and EPA) before soccer heading can reduce brain injury markers. 208 soccer players aged 18-30 will take either fish oil or a placebo, then undergo blood tests, brain scans, and heart function tests after heading a soccer ball. The goal is to understand if omega-3s help protect the brain from repeated mild impacts.
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