IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS MONTH...
It may already be a seasoned member of your supp squad, but get this. Researchers at Kobe Gakuin University in Japan have discovered that – alongside its welldocumented heart and brain benefits – fish oil can help level up your cardio, too. Participants who were given a dose of the supplement were able to handle pain for longer and with less discomfort than the control group. The researchers believe that the DHA fatty acids in fish oil can amplify the effects of endorphins, which help you cope with the stress of physical exertion, suppressing pain and boosting your mood. Endorphins also play a role in relaying the benefits of exercise to your immune system, which in turn affects recovery time. By assisting these feel-good neurotransmitters, DHA simultaneously increases your pain threshold and supports your body as it repairs itself – meaning your morning jogs will be more enjoyable and effective. If you’re usually floundering by 3k, this ought to give you a second wind.