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Omega 3 Weight Reduction
Omega 3 weight reduction formulas are available and claim to help you lose weight. The weight loss industry is a multi-billion dollar business, and it is wise to evaluate the claims of any weight loss product.
It does make sense that omega 3 weight reduction formulas would help you lose weight. They do reduce cholesterol and give you a more healthy lipid profile, and they seem to improve insulin resistance. It is believed that they work at the cellular level, making the cell membrane healthier and more flexible, and regulating intracellular processes.
Just because something makes sense, however, does not mean it works. At one time, physicians thought it made sense to bleed people to treat a wide variety of illnesses.
The major manufacturers of omega 3 supplements have undertaken several studies to determine what the effects of omega 3 essential fatty acids (EFA’s) are, and in particular, if they have a role in helping people lose weight.
A couple of studies have shown some promise. In one study, twenty overweight women were put on very low calorie diets. Half of the women were given omega 3 supplements and half were not. The supplemented group had a 20% increase in weight reduction. This study is being replicated with a group of thirty women. It should be noted that these are both very small studies, and that no men are included, so it is difficult to apply the findings to the general population.
Another study in Australia tested aerobic exercise and omega 3 oils. Again, the supplemented group experienced more weight loss than the control group.
These studies are very preliminary research. Large scale studies will need to be done with mixed populations to determine if omega 3 supplements really do help with weight reduction.
It should also be noted that none of these studies supports any claims that omega 3 oils are a “magic bullet” for weight loss. The studies use omega 3 supplements in conjunction with other traditional weight loss means. If, however, it is ultimately shown that omega 3 supplements do facilitate weight loss, it will be one more tool to help those who struggle in the obesity epidemic. | | |
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