BY TANYA DU PREEZ
Researchers at Hunter Medical Research Institute and
University of Newcastle have found evidence that women may be less prone to
type 2 diabetes than men when exposed to omega-3 fats.
PHD candidate Kylie Abbott conducted a cross-sectional study
has found that omega-3 fats improve levels of insulin resistance in women, but
not in men.
has found that omega-3 fats improve levels of insulin resistance in women, but
not in men.
“By targeting insulin
resistance we might be able to prevent type 2 diabetes from developing in the
first place,” Ms Abbott said.
resistance we might be able to prevent type 2 diabetes from developing in the
first place,” Ms Abbott said.
A clinical trial is due to be conducted over the course of 3
months in order to understand why there is such a difference between genders.
months in order to understand why there is such a difference between genders.
To be eligible for the trial, participants must be aged
18-70 with a Body Mass Index of 25-45kg/m2, have no previous diagnosis of
diabetes and must not eat more than two serves of oil fish per week.
18-70 with a Body Mass Index of 25-45kg/m2, have no previous diagnosis of
diabetes and must not eat more than two serves of oil fish per week.
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| Photo Courtesy of John Gollings |