In case of omega 3 supplementations and training effects, should there first be a ratio of 1:5 omega 3 to omega 6 before we can assess real effects?
The ratio n-3 to n-6 is not balanced. This would lead to a state of more inflammatory in general.
If effects of omega 3 supplementation are tested, should we not first create a recommended balance of 1:5 before real effects can be measured?
Jeromson et al. point in that direction, yes. It's not that you wouldn't get any effects of training. But a lower than 5:1 ratio of omega 6:3 is considered beneficial for muscle growth. Now it definitely depends what kind of exercise you are doing. Maximal strength training (4x4) as the most effective training to improve strength without hypertrophic effects or a training that is more directed towards hypertrophy as a result.
As far as I have scanned the literature, it seems beneficial to supplement omega 3 to maximize the effects of a highly effective training.
Jeromson, Stewart; Gallagher, Iain J.; Galloway, Stuart D. R.; Hamilton, D. Lee (2015): Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Skeletal Muscle Health. In Marine drugs 13 (11), pp. 6977–7004. DOI: 10.3390/md13116977.
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