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Micronutrients & recovery

Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) does not improve glycemic control (A1C, fasting glucose) in people with type 2 diabetes, but may reduce triglycerides and increase HDL cholesterol.

Taking omega-3 supplements (EPA/DHA) will not lower your A1C or fasting blood sugar. However, it may help lower triglycerides and raise HDL cholesterol, which is beneficial for heart health. Discuss with your doctor if omega-3s are appropriate for your lipid profile.

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Overall it appears that supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids does not improve glycemic control but may have beneficial effects on CVD risk biomarkers among individuals with type 2 diabetes by reducing TGs (in some but not all studies).
Madelyn L. Wheeler et al. · Diabetes Care · 2012

Why this rating

Based on 4 RCTs and a meta-analysis, but results on TGs were mixed (some increased, some decreased).

Source

Macronutrients, Food Groups, and Eating Patterns in the Management of Diabetes

Madelyn L. Wheeler et al. · Diabetes Care · 2012

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