Safety & Efficacy of Omega-3 Fish Oil in Overweight Children & Adolescents

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Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2006
Children with an excess in body weight, increase the risk of obesity-related co-morbidities and cardiovascular diseases. Childhood obesity may be due to diets laden with fat and lack of physical activity. Omega-3 fish oil is a supplementation that may promote a greater reduction of pro-inflammatory mediators; combined with exercise and nutritional regimens it may also help improve glycemic, lipid markers, and body composition in overweight children and adolescents.
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First added on: May 04, 2024