Oils and fats in our diets are made up of building blocks called fatty acids. There are healthy fats and oils, and some that can be quite damaging. For example, Conjugated Linoleic Acid, or CLA, which is often found in many dietary supplements, has been found to cause benign fatty liver disease and resistance to insulin. On the other hand, Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oils, such as DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) can be helpful in reversing the affects of CLA.
Recent studies by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are helping to demonstrate the benefits of DHA and EPA.
Darshan S. Kelley, lead researcher, has indicated that results show that in laboratory rats, DHA has demonstrated itself to be beneficial in protecting the animals from the dangerous affects of CLA. The tests show that EPA was not as affective.
Insulin resistance can lead to early development of diabetes, and benign fatty liver disease can lead to non-alcoholic cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Dr. Kelly indicates that further tests are needed to further investigate the healthy benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA and EPA.
Keith E. Biggs, DC
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