Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Increased serum levels of Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are significantly correlated with greater BMI loss during n-3 PUFA supplementation.
Not all n-3 supplements work equally for everyone; those who see the biggest weight loss benefits tend to have higher levels of DHA in their blood.
ModerateQualifiesMEDIUM confidence
A significant negative correlation between BMI change and phospholipid docosahexaenoic acid change was found (r = -0.595, p<0.008).
Why this rating
Correlation does not prove causation, but the statistical significance is strong.
Source
The influence of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and very low calorie diet (VLCD) during a short-term weight reducing regimen on weight loss and serum fatty acid composition in severely obese women
M Kunešová et al. · Physiological Research · 2006
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