A new study suggests that fish oil might help reduce insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes, even those who are not obese. Researchers found that omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil can shift the body’s immune response from pro-inflammatory to anti-inflammatory, potentially improving glucose tolerance and blood sugar control.
🔬 Key findings from the study:
🐟 Fish oil supplementation improved insulin sensitivity in non-obese rats.
🩸 It helped regulate blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation markers.
🛡️ Omega-3s changed immune responses, reducing inflammation linked to diabetes.
While this research is still in early stages and more human trials are needed, could omega-3 be a simple way to help manage insulin resistance?
What do you think? Do you take fish oil supplements or include omega-3-rich foods in your diet?
Have you noticed any effects on your blood sugar levels?
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Hi everyone, how are you doing today? 😊
A new study suggests that fish oil might help reduce insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes, even those who are not obese. Researchers found that omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil can shift the body’s immune response from pro-inflammatory to anti-inflammatory, potentially improving glucose tolerance and blood sugar control.
🔬 Key findings from the study:
While this research is still in early stages and more human trials are needed, could omega-3 be a simple way to help manage insulin resistance?
What do you think? Do you take fish oil supplements or include omega-3-rich foods in your diet?
Have you noticed any effects on your blood sugar levels?
@Nounou1 @steven elvin @Jmann111 @pollyj4 @ranji13 @Karen56 @Osidge @Topaz13 @robjmckinney @bobjen @fairies @JulesB @wiltshireman @brianmac @shelly68 @terrylong @mikkiangelo @mrkarl50 @Yougatheart @anto65 @bobbycute1 @JazzyC @Pippadog @Tigger.co.uk @happylad1970 @bigroscoe @Seasonman @Daisydef @Tammcg @Carlfish @Zalena @Swindon1969 @Harrogate26 @wendbabe1960 @Jayneeglen @Caroleallan @Whan1961 @zoeesther @Johnniejive @danabanana @Pamela62 @audieb @keithcornish @monday13 @Dollysandameliasauntietj @NannasGirl1982 @trevorbulmer @JackieVR @limsonbros @Sunderland1941 @Liz_AK @Steve69uk1 @Anneporter @Sullysarmy @jrushford @mikey64 @Jules2012 @Markey @AnnFairman @Anita2 @Mairead67 @JaniceGB @ilfracombe @roberjan @Barges @Nina59 @Patsyd @blackburn1 @Leighwhite @Hallinan @Sueken @Eileen1948 @Sarahlee @Jennifer7 @LucianaP @Nounou1 @pollyj4 @Senco1 @Bluemoon22 @pavalarajah @cham1383 @Joyce62 @fairies @Katrinka @Trigger @carl19 @akhlaq khatana @ruiserrinha @JuDen1949 @Hull and District Diabetes Support group @leehoo2 @anto65 @Todhunter @Martina1956 @alandalts @TimW1495 @Kalman @Julie58 @trucker22
Looking forward to your thoughts,
Somya from the Carenity Team 🌼
Source: Lobato TB, Santos ESdS, Iser-Bem PN, Falcão HdS, Gimenes GM, Pauferro JRB, Rodrigues GT, Correa IS, Pereira ACG, Passos MEP, et al. Omega-3 Fatty Acids Weaken Lymphocyte Inflammatory Features and Improve Glycemic Control in Nonobese Diabetic Goto-Kakizaki Rats. Nutrients. 2024; 16(23):4106.