Fish Oil May Play an Important Role in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

A new Brazilian study published in the journal Nutrients suggests that fish oil may be a valuable tool in the fight against type 2 diabetes – also in individuals who are not overweight. The study shows that fish oil has an anti-inflammatory effect and can improve the body’s ability to manage insulin and regulate blood sugar levels.

Researchers conducted experiments on rats that developed a diabetes-like condition without being overweight and observed significant improvements after eight weeks of fish oil supplementation. Insulin resistance was reduced, and levels of blood sugar, inflammatory markers, and harmful blood lipids such as LDL cholesterol and triglycerides also decreased. The reason appears to be fish oil’s ability to positively influence the immune system – specifically by shifting the distribution of defense cells from a pro-inflammatory to an anti-inflammatory state.

The study’s results support previous research showing that omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil can have beneficial effects on inflammatory processes and, consequently, on insulin resistance. While the research is still in its early stages, and further studies are needed to determine the precise mechanisms and optimal dosages for humans, the findings are promising.

At EFFOP we welcome this new research. Fish oil is not only an essential ingredient in aquaculture nutrition – it may also play a key role in human health and well-being. The European fish oil industry is known for its high quality, and we are actively working to gain access to the human consumption market so that more people can benefit from the health-promoting properties of fish oil.

Read more about the study here.