RT - Journal Article T1 - The effects of omega-3 supplement on pulmonary function of ranger troop volunteers participated in classic training JF - ابهاد-نهاجا YR - 2013 JO - ابهاد-نهاجا VO - 15 IS - 2 UR - http://ebnesina.ajaums.ac.ir/article-1-166-en.html SP - 4 EP - 10 K1 - Lung Capacities K1 - Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids K1 - Omega-3 Fatty Acids K1 - Military Medicine AB - Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of omega-3 supplement on pulmonary function of ranger troop volunteers who were taking part in classic training. Materials and methods: For this purpose 41 healthy ranger troop volunteers with age mean of 18.6±0.9 years, height mean of 169.9±9.2 cm, weight mean of 63.5±12.7 kg and BMI mean of 23.7±4.7 kg/m2 participated in this study. Subjects randomly divided into supplement and placebo groups. The both groups performed classic training 4-5 sessions per week for 8 weeks. Then each group was asked to consume 1000 mg/day omega-3 (for supplement group) or placebo (for placebo group) for 8 weeks. The pulmonary tests were measured before and after the study period. Results: Results indicated that combination of exercise and omega-3 consumption, significantly up-regulated pulmonary variables. Conclusion: Our study showed that consuming 1000 mg/d omega-3 in the courses of classic training induces positive changes in the lung volumes and capacities of ranger troop volunteers. LA eng UL http://ebnesina.ajaums.ac.ir/article-1-166-en.html M3 ER -