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Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation reduces obesity-associated inflammation but does not necessarily improve insulin sensitivity or reduce body weight.
Omega-3s can help reduce inflammation, which is good for overall health. However, do not expect them to lower your blood sugar significantly or help you lose weight. They are a supportive tool, not a primary treatment for Metabolic Syndrome.
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Omega-3 (ω-3) fatty acids have been proposed to serve as a dietary intervention for reducing obesity-associated inflammation and insulin resistance [84,85]. However, some research results indicated that the anti-inflammatory benefits of ω-3 fatty acids are not necessarily associated with a decrease in body weight or improvement of insulin sensitivity [86,87].
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Source
Etiology of Metabolic Syndrome and Dietary Intervention
Hang Xu et al. · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2018
DOI 10.3390/ijms20010128
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