The Claim

In isolated human and mouse adipocytes, omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA enhance insulin-mediated suppression of lipolysis.

Source: 1093-OR: Metabolite-Driven Reversal of Adipocyte Insulin Resistance Identified by Reliance, a Novel Live Lipolysis Screening Platform

What the research says

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Supports
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How it works
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In plain English

In fat cells from humans and mice, omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA increase the ability of insulin to reduce the breakdown of stored fats.

See the scientific wording

In isolated human and mouse adipocytes, omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA enhance insulin-mediated suppression of lipolysis, suggesting a direct cellular mechanism by which these metabolites may influence adipose tissue insulin sensitivity.

Why this might work

EPA and DHA enter fat cells and make insulin work better at stopping the breakdown of stored fat. Insulin signals the cell to turn off an enzyme that cuts fat into pieces, and EPA and DHA help this signal work more strongly. As a result, less fat is released from the cell.

Supported mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: 1093-OR: Metabolite-Driven Reversal of Adipocyte Insulin Resistance Identified by Reliance, a Novel Live Lipolysis Screening Platform

    In lab-grown fat cells, fish oil components EPA and DHA helped insulin work better to stop the release of fatty acids, just like the claim says.

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