'No effect' from omega-3s for diabetes risk
Fish oil supplements appear to have no outcomes for glucose metabolism, say authors
23rd August 2019
Omega-3 supplements "should not be encouraged" for prevention or treatment of type 2 diabetes, with a review finding no convincing evidence that upping intake affects the risk of developing diabetes.
Researchers say previous studies have suggested omega-3, omega-6, and total polyunsaturated fatty acids may protect against type 2 diabetes, but the data has been inconclusive.
There have also been questions raised about the effect of the fatty acids on glucose metabolism.
“No convincing evidence suggests that altering intakes of