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This is a Finish study that followed 2,212 men aged 42-60 for nineteen years. Those with the highest intake of long-chain omega 3 fatty acids in the blood, which accurately reflects fish intake, had a 33% lower risk for developing type 2 diabetes during the study period.
Yesterday, I reported on the importance of flavonoid intake, both dietary and supplements, to help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Low flavonoid intake is typical in those who do not eat a variety of fruits and veggies. One of the other major lacking nutrients is the long-chain fatty acids, especially DHA. These are found in fatty fish. Higher levels have been found in salmon, tuna, rainbow trout, bream, herring, anchovy, sardine and mackerel. Dietary experts suggest at least two servings per week to approximate the results of this study. Of course, high-quality supplements of these fatty acids are available. I especially like molecularly distilled DHA (which also has some EPA). It is free of mercury, PCBs, or other contaminants that may be in fish.
This study supports findings of earlier studies that show omega 3 fatty acids help reduce the risk for obesity and diabetes. Like flavones, they have been shown to help boost adiponectin, an important blood-sugar regulating hormone.
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Yesterday, I reported on the importance of flavonoid intake, both dietary and supplements, to help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Low flavonoid intake is typical in those who do not eat a variety of fruits and veggies. One of the other major lacking nutrients is the long-chain fatty acids, especially DHA. These are found in fatty fish. Higher levels have been found in salmon, tuna, rainbow trout, bream, herring, anchovy, sardine and mackerel. Dietary experts suggest at least two servings per week to approximate the results of this study. Of course, high-quality supplements of these fatty acids are available. I especially like molecularly distilled DHA (which also has some EPA). It is free of mercury, PCBs, or other contaminants that may be in fish.
This study supports findings of earlier studies that show omega 3 fatty acids help reduce the risk for obesity and diabetes. Like flavones, they have been shown to help boost adiponectin, an important blood-sugar regulating hormone.
More...