Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids (from fish or supplements) improves cardiometabolic health markers (blood pressure, triglycerides, inflammation, insulin sensitivity) in obese and metabolic syndrome patients, independent of weight loss.
Eat fatty fish or take omega-3 supplements to improve your heart health, lower triglycerides, and reduce inflammation. Do not expect this to cause weight loss on its own, but it will support your metabolic health.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
omega-3 FA consumption during energy reduction does not promote weight loss in comparison with a conventional diet; however, it does induce positive effects on insulin resistance, independently from changes in body weight, and it reduces triglyceride concentrations in a dose-dependent way as well as circulating inflammatory cytokines.
Why this rating
The paper cites multiple studies showing consistent benefits on metabolic markers, though weight loss effects are null.
Source
Obesity and the metabolic syndrome: role of different dietary macronutrient distribution patterns and specific nutritional components on weight loss and maintenance
Itziar Abete et al. · Nutrition Reviews · 2010
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