Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids could reduce fat mass in diabetics, as well as improving blood lipid levels associated with the formation of arterial plaque, suggests a new study from France.
Twenty-seven women with type-2 diabetes took part in the study, published in this month’s American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, which also reported no changes to […]
An increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids from marine sources may protect children at high risk of type-1 diabetes from developing the disease, suggests new research.
The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, looked at the incidence of the disease among 1770 children at high risk of developing type-1 diabetes, with increased […]
People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease, circulatory problems and damaged organs than people without the condition. Impaired blood circulation, particularly in the small blood vessels, contributes to damaged eyes, kidneys and feet. Thus, in caring for diabetic patients, doctors pay close attention to blood circulation. To date, there are […]
cholesterol and triglycerides, plasma cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) activity, LDL cholesterol subfractions, and C-reactive protein were measured before and after the treatment regimen.
At the conclusion of the study, serum EPA levels were elevated while arachidonic acid levels were decreased in the group that received E-EPA. In other words, the AA/EPA ratio improved. Remnant lipoprotein […]
Watsonville, CA - Findings reported by scientists from Texas A&M University-Kingsville suggest that fish oil improves glucose uptake in muscle cells, and that this action is influenced by the concentration of fish oil. These results were released on June 10 at the 66th annual meeting of the American Diabetic Association in Washington, DC.
Results of the […]