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Mouse Study May Help Explain Fish Oil's Benefits (reduces inflammation may prevent diabetes)
Business Week ^ | Sept. 3, 2010 | Jenifer Goodwin

Posted on 09/03/2010 7:55:26 PM PDT by SmartInsight

Feeding obese mice omega-3 fatty acids reduced inflammation that can lead to diabetes, a new study finds.

By studying fat tissue in the mice consuming fish oil, researchers found omega-3 fatty acids seem to act on a particular receptor on cells, GPR120, which, when activated, blocks inflammatory processes.

Chronic inflammation can lead to insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes.

Therefore, "if we can fix the inflammation part, it's possible that we could prevent insulin resistance or even ameliorate diabetes," Talukdar explained.

(Excerpt) Read more at businessweek.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News
KEYWORDS: diabetes; fishoil; health; inflammation; medicine; mice; mouse; omega3; supplements
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1 posted on 09/03/2010 7:55:26 PM PDT by SmartInsight
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To: SmartInsight

I’ll say. I’ve been taking fish oil occasionally, but now will focus better on taking it. It did drop my tryglicerides in half, so I should keep taking it anyway.


2 posted on 09/03/2010 8:20:52 PM PDT by irishtenor (Tag lines, they are not what they used to be...)
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To: SmartInsight

How does one get rid of the “fishy tasting” horrible heartburn?

I keep trying but the periodic episodes shuts me down, is there premium brand that elevates?


3 posted on 09/03/2010 8:21:20 PM PDT by Clint N. Suhks (Palin: Obama lacks 'the cojones' to tackle immigration! (Palin/Cheney 2012)
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To: SunkenCiv; neverdem

Health ping


4 posted on 09/03/2010 8:21:39 PM PDT by MetaThought
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To: SmartInsight

I could not stand the fish after-taste with a lot of them. I almost quit taking them because until I found the lemon flavored ones.


5 posted on 09/03/2010 8:22:25 PM PDT by boycott (CAL)
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To: SmartInsight
Rats can fish?

Who knew???

6 posted on 09/03/2010 8:46:09 PM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (Sarah Palin - For such a time as this...)
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To: Clint N. Suhks
I used Eskimo Brand for years without any fishy taste and just switched to WinOmega3Complex which my cardiologist recommended. No problems with either one.
7 posted on 09/03/2010 8:52:11 PM PDT by scripter ("You don't have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body." - C.S. Lewis)
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To: SmartInsight

My daughter has recently be diagnosed with lupus. My wife and I are trying to give her omega 3 but she is somewhat resistant. Omega 3 has mixed results in studies involving lupus but it has not shown to be harmful so we are trying it.


8 posted on 09/03/2010 8:57:15 PM PDT by businessprofessor
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To: Clint N. Suhks

And you have to be careful of the amount you take ... to much can give you diarrhea. After all it is fish “oil”, a natural diuretic.


9 posted on 09/03/2010 9:03:41 PM PDT by doc1019 (Martyrdom is a great thing, until it is your turn.)
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To: Clint N. Suhks

I can’t speak to heart burn but I have tried fish oils that don’t have a fish taste. I like Carlson’s brand which comes in a few flavors (lemon and orange, possibly more flavors) You can read user reviews at the Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Carlson-Finest-Liquid-Omega-3-Bottle/dp/B001LF39RO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1283573821&sr=8-1

I can take capsules w/o problems and I take the brand from costco (link)http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11532928&search=salmon&Mo=8&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=salmon&Ntt=salmon&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1


10 posted on 09/03/2010 9:26:00 PM PDT by ransomnote
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To: SmartInsight
Anyone know anything about MegaRed? Any good? Any aftertaste?

My wife wants to try the brand.

I've taken Nature's Bounty (or is it Nature Valley?) from WalMart with no problems.

CA....

11 posted on 09/03/2010 10:28:49 PM PDT by Chances Are (Whew! Seems I've found that silly grin again!)
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To: Clint N. Suhks

Make sure it says “Enteric Coated” on the label. Enteric coated supplements are formulated to dissolve in the small intestine instead of the stomach, completely avoiding the GI issues. I’ve been taking them over a decade, never had a problem.


12 posted on 09/03/2010 11:36:56 PM PDT by oprahstheantichrist (The MSM is a demonic stronghold, PLEASE pray accordingly - 2 Corinthians 10:3-5)
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To: Clint N. Suhks

Make sure it says “Enteric Coated” on the label. Enteric coated supplements are formulated to dissolve in the small intestine instead of the stomach, completely avoiding the GI issues. I’ve been taking them over a decade, never had a problem.


13 posted on 09/04/2010 12:05:28 AM PDT by oprahstheantichrist (The MSM is a demonic stronghold, PLEASE pray accordingly - 2 Corinthians 10:3-5)
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To: Clint N. Suhks
You might give salmon oil a try. It smells better than the fish oil I tried.


14 posted on 09/04/2010 1:10:50 AM PDT by TChad
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To: MetaThought; neverdem; Coleus

Sure, but how many mice really eat fish anyway? ;’)

Thanks MetaThought.


15 posted on 09/04/2010 5:01:58 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Democratic Underground... matters are worse, as their latest fund drive has come up short...)
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To: Clint N. Suhks

Reduce your carbs. Try it for two weeks, no potatoes, no rice, no bread, no cake, no candy...... Eat real cottage cheese and cheese and other fat.

I can testify that reducing carbs along with increase worked amazing wonders.

Heartburn will ease, no waking at 3:00 am, feeling of general well being might result.


16 posted on 09/04/2010 5:19:49 AM PDT by bert (K.E. N.P. N.C. +12 ..... Greetings Jacques. The revolution is coming)
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To: SmartInsight
Feeding obese mice omega-3 fatty acids reduced inflammation that can lead to diabetes, a new study finds.

There we go again, raising more healthy mice.

17 posted on 09/04/2010 6:33:22 AM PDT by Sarajevo (You're jealous because the voices only talk to me.)
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To: Clint N. Suhks
Don't waste your money on the no taste ones, just FREEZE them and take them frozen half way through a meal.

I use Nature's Bounty, buy 1 get 1 free from either Krogers or Walgreens and that is what I do. Had so dude in the vit isle give me that advice and it's worked for the past year. and I had horrible heartburn from them before I started freezing them.

18 posted on 09/04/2010 7:25:13 AM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, retired Military, disabled & Seniors)
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To: nnn0jeh

ping


19 posted on 09/04/2010 7:29:03 AM PDT by kalee (The offences we give, we write in the dust; Those we take, we engrave in marble. J Huett 1658)
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To: Clint N. Suhks

Fishy taste only comes from cheap brands. Probably from china. Who knows how rancid or even what you Are getting? There are many high quality brands, I am sure, but one that I use is Nordic Naturals. It is proven in our family.


20 posted on 09/04/2010 7:30:47 AM PDT by Yaelle
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