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Join Date: 03 Nov 2010
Location:  KuwaitPosts: 139 |
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Fish oil may not boost weight loss |
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The use of fish oil capsules may not boost weight loss process in obese individuals, who follow a regular diet and are involved in exercise program, a new study shows.
Some previous studies have suggested that omega-3 fatty acids promote weight loss in animals while the new one conducted by Laura F. DeFina of The Cooper Institute in Dallas pointed out that the compound has no slimming effects in human. According to the study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, overweight individuals who took omega-3 fatty acids did not lose more weight than those taking placebo. “There is evidence from animal studies that omega-3 fatty acids promote weight loss but studies in people have had mixed results,†DeFina said. "Because fish oil has many other potential health benefits, including cutting cholesterol, improving insulin sensitivity, and reducing blood pressure, weight-loss programs associated with the use of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids seemed appropriate," she further explained. "Whereas one may not enhance weight loss by taking supplements with this level of omega-3 fatty acids," she added. "The protective cardiovascular effect should still be realized because of the sheer increase in blood concentrations of the fatty acids."  |
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