Role of ω-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid in metabolic syndrome

VernacularTitle:ω-3长链不饱和脂肪酸在代谢综合征中的作用
Author: Yu ZHENG ; Yiming MU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Metabolic syndrome; ω-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid; Deep-sea fish oil; Abdominal obesity; Dyslipidemia
From: Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2011;27(9):787-790
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: This article reviews the long-term outcome data and guidelines up to date, and systemically reviews the effect of ω-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid consumption, the major effective component in deep-sea fish oil, on metabolic syndrome, including improvements in abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension, etc. Its adverse effects are also commented.