Low fish oil intake improves insulin sensitivity, lipid profile and muscle metabolism on insulin resistant MSG-obese rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Obesity is commonly associated with diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. The purpose of this study was to determinate the effect of a lower dose of fish oil supplementation on insulin sensitivity, lipid profile, and muscle m...

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Main Authors: Iagher Fabiola, Aikawa Julia, Rocha Ricelli ER, Machado Juliano, Kryczyk Marcelo, Schiessel Dalton, Borghetti Gina, Yamaguchi Adriana A, Pequitto Danielle CT, Coelho Isabela, Brito Gleisson AP, Yamazaki Ricardo K, Naliwaiko Katya, Tanhoffer Ricardo A, Nunes Everson A, Fernandes Luiz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/10/1/66