It is my sister this time around who was my inspiration for today's blog posting. We were on the phone earlier this week and she mentioned to me that she heard that Fish Oil supplementation can help reduce belly fat and asked for my thoughts on the subject.
There are several studies dating back to 1997 that focus on the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (found in large amounts in the oil from cold-water fish) as a means of benefiting body composition and metabolic rate in humans.
Specifically, Fish Oil supplementation helps to reduce body fat mass and stimulates lipid oxidation in healthy adults.
The most recent research, published in the October 8 issue of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, concluded that 6-weeks of supplementation with Fish Oil significantly increased lean mass and decreased fat mass. These changes were significantly correlated with a reduction in salivary cortisol following Fish Oil treatment.
If you're in the market for a good Fish Oil supplement, check out this posting which appeared on CFB back in March 2010. Remember, it’s just as important to read the labels on your supplementation products as it is on packaging at the grocery store!
Train hard; stay strong.
Peace.
Susan
Thursday, October 28, 2010
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