The Claim

Twelve weeks of co-supplementation with 1000 mg omega-3 fatty acids and 400 IU vitamin E increases plasma total antioxidant capacity by 89.4 mmol/L and decreases malondialdehyde by 0.3 μmol/L in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Source: The effects of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E co-supplementation on gene expression of lipoprotein(a) and oxidized low-density lipoprotein, lipid profiles and biomarkers of oxidative stress in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

What the research says

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Quantitative
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In plain English

In women with polycystic ovary syndrome, taking 1000 mg of omega-3 fatty acids and 400 IU of vitamin E daily for twelve weeks raises plasma antioxidant capacity by 89.4 mmol/L and lowers malondialdehyde by 0.3 μmol/L.

See the scientific wording

Twelve weeks of co-supplementation with 1000 mg omega-3 fatty acids and 400 IU vitamin E significantly increases plasma total antioxidant capacity by 89.4 mmol/L and decreases malondialdehyde by 0.3 μmol/L in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, indicating reduced oxidative stress.

Why this might work

Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E work together to neutralize harmful free radicals in the blood and cell membranes, which stops damage to fats in the body and boosts the body’s natural ability to fight oxidation.

Verified mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: The effects of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E co-supplementation on gene expression of lipoprotein(a) and oxidized low-density lipoprotein, lipid profiles and biomarkers of oxidative stress in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

    This study found that taking omega-3 and vitamin E pills every day for 12 weeks helped women with PCOS fight off harmful cell damage by boosting their body’s natural defenses and lowering a marker of damage, just like the claim says.

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