The purpose of the proposed double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial is to understand how supplementation with fish oil \[docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)\] promote brain health against soccer heading. The study involves taking DHA+EPA or placebo, questionnaires, blood draws, brain imaging, tests to evaluate heart function, and soccer headings.
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Blood Biomarkers
Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours following 1st and 2nd heading sessions, 7 days following the 2nd heading session
Diffusion Tensor Imaging
Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours following 1st and 2nd heading sessions, 7 days following the 2nd heading session
Sympathetic Reactivity
Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours following 1st and 2nd heading sessions, 7 days following the 2nd heading session
Near Point Convergence
Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours following 1st and 2nd heading sessions, 7 days following the 2nd heading session
King-Devick test
Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours following 1st and 2nd heading sessions, 7 days following the 2nd heading session