Omega-3 Supplements May Improve Blood Lipid Levels
A new study has again made the case for Omega-3 Supplements.
A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition has concluded that adding Omega-3 fatty acids to a low-fat, high-carb diet may improve the health of those with metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome is a catch-all phrase of sorts for a complex set of risk factors that indicate the potential to run into more serious problems down the road. Its frequently a precursor to type II diabetes. The study states that “Fish oil supplements correct many metabolic alterations associated with insulin resistance, including reduced postprandial plasma triglyceride concentration.” See the full article and more information here.
Source: The Journal of Nutrition
Published online ahead of print, doi:10.3945/jn.109.120816
“A Low-Fat, High-Complex Carbohydrate Diet Supplemented with
Long-Chain (n-3) Fatty Acids Alters the Postprandial Lipoprotein Profile
in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome”
Authors: Y. Jimenez-Gomez, C. Marin, P. Perez-Martinez, et al
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