Posted by Larry Hoover on April 14, 2005, at 9:18:00
In reply to Larry - p.opinion on fish oil + insulin resistance, posted by LOOPS on April 9, 2005, at 18:46:40
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> I read in numerous places fish oil would lessen insulin resistance.The animal experiments are very clear. Long chain PUFAs lessen insulin resistance. In fact, the contribution of EPA and DHA are both essential for that to happen, but each has totally distinct activity. However, human intervention studies have given far less consistent data to consider. Sometimes it works, occasionally it fails altogether, or even exacerbates the condition.
What that means is that there are too many uncontrolled variables in the human experiments. There are other life-style variables, or subject selection variables, that are influencing the outcomes.
> However, I also read one anecdotal report that it made it worse.
It happens.
> I have noticed that I have put on some weight since beginning my fish oil regimen. I'm very careful about food choices and eat very healthily - also the fish oil does inhibit appetite a little bit, so I am surprised the scales have gone up (about 4 kilos). I haven't changed my eating/exercise habits.
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> LoopsI hate to go there, but aging is a factor. Our bodies change.
Have you noticed fat accumulation? Restoration of normal insulin function in muscle tissues does cause them to take on more fluid, and to build more muscle fiber. Maybe it's muscle mass? What do you think?
Lar
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