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24 YEARS OF RESEARCH


We collaborate with leading researchers around the world and have participated in a number of clinical studies.

Below is a list of relevant studies on sports nutrition. For a complete overview of studies related to Smartfish products, follow this link.


Full list of research papers

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“New technology and insights have made it possible to develop an Omega-3 product that combines proven effectiveness with a taste people actually enjoy.”

Silje Gjerde
Product developer
Substrate Metabolism at Rest and during Steady-State Cycling

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21 male cyclists and triathletes were randomized into two groups that received supplements twice daily with either Smartfish or a control for four weeks. Researchers measured gas exchange at rest and during 60 minutes of cycling at 85% of each participant’s individual lactate threshold. The results showed that Smartfish increased the respiratory exchange ratio and carbohydrate oxidation during steady-state cycling, while fat oxidation was reduced.

Muscle soreness and explosive power in professional Rugby Union players

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20 professional rugby players were randomized to consume either Smartfish or a protein-based placebo twice daily over five weeks. The effects were measured through muscle soreness, countermovement jump (CMJ), and mental well-being. The results showed that Smartfish reduced muscle soreness and fatigue, and helped maintain muscle strength and explosiveness compared to day zero.

Eccentric Exercise in Competitive Soccer Players

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Thirty male football players were divided into three groups that, over six weeks, received supplements twice daily with either a Smartfish-like drink (containing omega-3, whey protein, leucine, and carbohydrates), protein and carbohydrates only, or carbohydrates only. After performing eccentric leg strength exercises, researchers measured recovery over 72 hours. The group receiving the omega-3 blend reported significantly lower muscle soreness and reduced blood creatine kinase levels compared to the other groups.


The recovery loooooop

1

RESISTANCE

Training and competition put strain on the muscles and break them down. To avoid injuries and overuse, muscles need time to recover between sessions.

2

RECOVERY

Smartfish is designed supplement your recovery after exercise, by fueling you with a high dose of essential nutrition - protein, carbs and omega-3.

3

RESULTS

With the right balance of nutrition, hydration, and rest, your muscles recover more faster — allowing you to train harder and more frequently.

The Smartfish formula

A GROUNDBREAKING EMULSION

Smartfish is a high-tech emulsion, a way of binding and stabilizing the highest quality fish oil in a natural juice blend, while also adding as much whey isolate protein as possible.

#1


The first of its kind

Smartfish is the first recovery drink of its kind, combining protein, natural carbs and omega-3 in a ready to drink product that tastes amazing.



15M


Highly stable

Smartfish is stable at room temperature for 15 months, thanks to the stability of the emulsion, and the aseptic packaging of the product. No conservatives.

YUM


Amazing taste

Does it taste like fish? No, it just tastes like fresh raspberries.

POST WORKOUT RASPBERRY 4-PACK

199 NOK Free

Smartfish Post Workout is a unique recovery drink that combines a high protein content with the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.

Perfect right after explosive training sessions and for helping you reach your daily protein intake.

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All studies

Study# Indication Title Author(s) Registry ID Publications PDF
SF-C002 Cachexia, Cancer A 12-week Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Randomised Pilot Study Assessing Safety and Tolerability of Nutrifriend Cachexia in Patients Diagnosed with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) with Involuntary Weight Loss Prof. M Muscarlitoli NCT02515032 (ClinicalTrials.gov) 2 Publications #1, #2
SF-K002 Cachexia, COPD A 12-Week, Randomised, Placebo Controlled, Multi-Centre, Parallel Group Study Assessing the Safety and Tolerability of Nutrifriend Cachexia (Non-Complete Dietary Formula) in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) NCT02442908 (ClinicalTrials.gov) 1 Publication #1
ISS-B001 Brain Health Reduction in behavior problems with omega-3 supplementation in children aged 8–16 years: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, stratified, parallel-group trial. Adrian Raine, Jianghong Liu, Jill Portnoy, Joseph R. Hibbeln NCT02016079 (ClinicalTrials.gov) 2 Publications #1, #2
ISS-B004 Brain Health Biosocial Prediction and Intervention on Childhood Aggression Adrian Raine NCT00842439 (ClinicalTrials.gov) 1 Publication #1
ISS-B008 Brain Health The Better Resiliency Among Veterans With Omega-3's (BRAVO) Study: A Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Among Military Veterans Andrea Glenn, Bernadette Marriott NCT01901887 (ClinicalTrials.gov) 2 Publications #1, #2
ISS-B009 Brain Health Effect of a Nutrition Supplement Containing Fish Oil, Whey Protein, Vitamin D, and Resveratrol, on Muscular and Cognitive Function in Older Adults C. Moran, B. Egan NCT02001831 (ClinicalTrials.gov) 2 Publications #1, #2
ISS-B011 Brain Health Omega-3 incorporation in US soldiers Joseph R. Hibbeln 1 Publication #1
ISS-B012 Brain Health Omega-3 supplementation, child antisocial behavior, and psychopathic personality: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, stratified, parallel group trial Adrian Raine, Annis Fung NCT02334098 (ClinicalTrials.gov) 1 Publication #1
ISS-C001 Cancer Body surface area-based omega-3 fatty acids supplementation strongly correlates to blood concentrations in children L. Ljungblad et al. NCT02134600 (ClinicalTrials.gov) 2 Publications #1, #2
ISS-C002 Cancer A randomised cross-over trial to compare erythrocyte membrane incorporation, acceptability and tolerability of omega-3 fatty acids in a drink carton formulation with an equivalent dose of omega-3 fatty acids in soft gelatin capsule form. Henry Watson ISRCTN18662143 (ISRCTN) 1 Publication #1
ISS-G001 General Effects of a convenience drink fortified with n-3 fatty acids on the n-3 index Clemens von Schacky NCT00886704 (ClinicalTrials.gov) 1 Publication #1
ISS-G002 General A randomized controlled trial of a preconceptional dietary intervention in women undergoing IVF treatment (PREPARE trial) Nick Macklon, Philip Calder 2 Publications #1, #2
ISS-G003 General Determination of the glycaemic index of a clinical nutrition drink Leatherhead Food Research 1 Publication #1
ISS-M001 Metabolism Novel Anti-inflammatory Dietary Intervention to Improve the Metabolic Phenotype of Overweight and Obese 13–18 Year Old Adolescents - Insights Into Potential Genetic Susceptibility Helen M. Roche NCT01665742 (ClinicalTrials.gov) 3 Publications #1, #2, #3
ISS-M002 Metabolism High fat feeding: Metabolic and molecular mechanisms for alleviation of diet-induced insulin resistance by dietary fish oils Kevin Tipton, Sophie Louise Wardle 2 Publications #1, #2
IS-M003 Metabolism Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation and Atherothrombotic Biomarkers in Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease. Grzegorz Gajos NCT02178501 (ClinicalTrials.gov) —
ISS-S001 Sports The Effect of Fish Oil, Vitamin D and Protein on URTI Incidence in Young Active People Da Boit M et al. 1 Publication #1
ISS-S002 Sports Adding Fish Oil to Whey Protein, Leucine, and Carbohydrate Over a Six-Week Supplementation Period Attenuates Muscle Soreness Following Eccentric Exercise in Competitive Soccer Players Philpott JD et al. 2 Publications #1, #2
ISS-S003 Sports Substrate Metabolism at Rest and during Steady-State Cycling Following n-3 PUFA Supplementation Petre A et al. 1 Publication #1
ISS-S007 Sports Adding omega-3 fatty acids to a protein-based supplement during pre-season training results in reduced muscle soreness and the better maintenance of explosive power in professional Rugby Union players Black KE et al. 1 Publication #1
ISS-B005 Brain Health Omega-3 supplementation in young offenders: a randomized, stratified, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial Adrian Raine et al. 1 Publication #1
ISS-B010 Brain Health Prevention of cognitive decline and improvement of innate immunity in patients with mild cognitive impairment by omega-3 fatty acid and anti-oxidant supplementation Milan Fiala 4 Publications #1, #2, #3, #4
PRE006 Cancer Medulloblastoma growth inhibited by LCPUFA DHA and EPA Helena Gleismann, Per Kogner 1 Publication #1
PRE009 Cancer Effects of Nutrifriend (Smartfish), alone or in combination with chemotherapy, on tumour growth and cachexia in mice bearing the Lewis lung carcinoma Josep M. Argilés 2 Publications #1, #2
PRE017 Cancer, Cachexia Omega‐3 and omega‐3/curcumin‐enriched fruit juices decrease tumour growth and reduce muscle wasting in tumour‐bearing mice Silvia Busquets 1 Publication #1
PRE004 Curcuminoids and ω-3 fatty acids with anti-oxidants potentiate cytotoxicity of natural killer cells against pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cells and inhibit interferon γ production Milan Fiala 2 Publications #1, #2
Brain Health Omega-3 nutritional supplementation improves amyloid-beta immunity through specialized pro-resolving mediators Bien Sagong, Jessica Leung, Milan Fiala, Rachel Rubattino, Sam Famenini 1 Publication #1
Brain Health Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators from Omega-3 Fatty Acids Improve Amyloid- Phagocytosis and Regulate Inflammation in Patients with Minor Cognitive Impairment Jesmond Dalli, Milan Fiala, Niccolo Terrando 1 Publication #1