Egg-cellent Omega-3 boost: enriched eggs tested in elite athletes
NCT ID NCT07276113
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested whether omega-3 enriched eggs can improve omega-3 levels in elite female athletes. Seventeen participants ate 14 eggs per week for 8 weeks, with half receiving enriched eggs and half regular eggs. The main goal was to see changes in the omega-3 index in the blood.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- omega-3 enriched eggs
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that enriched eggs are a simple, sustainable way for athletes to improve their omega-3 levels without supplements.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study with only 17 elite female athletes. Results may not apply to other groups, and the effect on performance or health was not measured.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Garvaghey Centre
Omagh, Tyrone, BT70 2EH, United Kingdom
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Sport Ireland Institute
Dublin, Dublin, D15 Y52H, Ireland