Benefits to Fish Oil

People with diabetes typically have elevated levels of fatty particles in their blood known as triglycerides.

High triglyceride levels are one of the reasons that people with diabetes have an increased risk for heart disease. Oils from a variety of fish, such as sardines, may lower blood triglyceride concentrations in patients with diabetes, according to 26 separate studies.

Specifically, 2-5 teaspoons of fish oil were shown to reduce triglyceride levels by an average of 30-50%.

Unfortunately, the fish oil slightly raised the levels of LDL cholesterol, another fatty particle that is connected to heart disease. Also, blood-sugar levels showed a slight increase by the daily use of fish oil.

For now, you might consider replacing red meat in your diet with fish several times a week. If you have high triglyceride levels, ask your doctor about the possibility of including a daily dose of fish oil.