Shafaqna Health: Researchers recently demonstrated that omega-3 fish oil might effectively combat insulin resistance in individuals who do not struggle with obesity.
By studying non-obese diabetic rats, the team discovered that consistent supplementation significantly improves blood sugar regulation, cholesterol levels, and systemic inflammation.
This finding highlights a previously overlooked connection between immune system function and diabetes management outside the context of excess body weight.
The study reveals that omega-3 fatty acids actively modulate the immune system by shifting defense cells, known as lymphocytes, from a harmful pro-inflammatory state to a protective anti-inflammatory one.
This internal shift helps reduce the chronic inflammation that often interferes with insulin signaling. While these results stem from preclinical models, they suggest that targeting inflammation through dietary supplementation offers a promising new pathway for treating type 2 diabetes in non-obese patients.
Source: São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)
