Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Liver Damage From Obesity

Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 13:29 in Health & Medicine

According to a recent study, diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids protect the liver from damage caused by obesity and the insulin resistance it provokes. This research should give doctors and nutritionists valuable information when recommending and formulating weight-loss diets and help explain why some obese patients are more likely to suffer some complications associated with obesity. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in canola oil and fish. read more

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