Abstract
Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) are known to have beneficial effects on cardiovascular and metabolic health. However, whether different sources of n-3 PUFA, for instance fatty fish vs vegetable oils, could elicit different effects on glucose and lipid metabolism, remains to be determined. Herein we examine recent findings showing that while a plant-based n-3 PUFA supplementation for six months can reduce fasting blood glucose, marine-based n-3 PUFA can instead reduce serum levels of triglycerides. We also discuss the potential molecular mechanisms that could underlie these different effects on the regulation of glycolipid metabolism.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 31 |
Journal | Lipids in Health and Disease |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs |
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State | Published - Dec 2022 |
Keywords
- Fish oil
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- PUFA
- T2DM
- Vegetable oils
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Endocrinology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Biochemistry, medical