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Egg-cellent Omega-3 boost: enriched eggs tested in elite athletes

NCT ID NCT07276113

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

17 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2023

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: • Participants must be elite level female athletes (tier 4 or 5) Exclusion Criteria: * Non-smokers * Must not be taking statins to lower LDL cholesterol levels. * Must not have high blood pressure (systolic \>140/ diastolic \>90mmHg) * Participants must remain injury free (not miss training \>1week) * Baseline omega-3 index of \<8% * Currently include eggs as part of their habitual diet. * Participants must be willing to consume 14 eggs per week for 8 weeks.

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Suboptimal omega-3 index

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Garvaghey Centre

    Omagh, Tyrone, BT70 2EH, United Kingdom

  • Sport Ireland Institute

    Dublin, Dublin, D15 Y52H, Ireland